1st Class Pipe Welder

1st Class Pipe Welder- Weld AmericaPurpose:Weld America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking 1st Class Pipe Welders to support operations on local (Norfolk VA) and non-local projects.Job Description:Weld together metal components of products as specified by layout blueprints diagram work order welding procedures or oral instructions using electric arc-welding equipment.Select and execute best method to prepare all material surfaces to be welded ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale slag rust moisture grease or other foreign matter and to clean degrease deoxidize or desmut weld joint or work piece using wire brush portable grinder or solvent clean/chemical bathWeld completion in flat horizontal vertical or overhead positions for at least three base materials using a wide variety of processes.Fabricate brackets panels complex beams and shape structures.Plumb transverse bulkheads and panels to fabricate enclosures complex weldments shapes plates simple and complex parts from a drawing or sketch.Operate and set up of the following equipment; hydraulic jacks and pumps chain falls come a longs Steamboat Ratchets and slings.Expertly repair base metal products and completed welds by adding the minimum amount of weld metal or heat and the minimum amount of grinding/smoothing to meet job specification.Also perform air-arc back gouging and oxy-acetylene torching (e.g. brazing cutting or pre-heating) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and pipe welding pipe flange and socket welding; as well as qualify to perform either flux cored inner shield welding weld overlay cladding automated back gouging plasma back gouging or any combination thereof.Mark or tag material with proper job number piece marks and other identifying marks as required and always mark completed welds with welder number.Perform single pass 5/16-inch minimum fillet welds in all positions using FCAW on carbon steel and at least ¼-inch single-pass fillets on two other materials.Supervise set up to perform welding in accordance with applicable WPS all welding equipment such as: wire feeders Sub-arc tractors Bug Os Power sources etc.Clean torches and connect/lay-out cables and whips to optimize performance and perform routine maintenance on all equipment.Recommend WPSs and WPS upgrades required for a job; when assigned produces or supervises production documentation and testing of PQRs and WPQs.Reliable leads by example; trains less-killed welders enforces good workmanship and safe welding practices throughout the work area; identifies gaps in weld process controls and weld process surveillance inspections and recommends corrective action.Perform comprehensive workmanship inspection and when directed those of others of all welds grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes as applicable; observe QA/NDT hold points as applicable.Complete standard dimensional computations/ Devise bracing and weld sequencing steps to maintain tolerances and minimize distortions.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must have at least seven (7) years of Pipe Welding experience.Must be able to successfully demonstrate TIG CuNi (copper nickel) pipe welding.Must have experience working in physically demanding environments.Must have at least 3 years of experience using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) or Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding.Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed.Must be able to travel (local and non-local) as needed.Desired Qualifications:Certifications in AWS D1.1 highly preferred (SMAW FCAW GTAW etc.)Security Requirements:Must be able to obtain and maintain access to government installations (DBIDS HII-NNS access etc.).Travel Requirements:Frequent Travel; 75% or less.Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.May ride ships at sea for extended periodsAble to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilationFrequent use of respirator.Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Key Skills Robot Programming,Calipers,ASME Codes & Standards,Flux Welding,Plasma Cutting,MIG Welding,3G,Fabrication,Welding,Geometry,Manufacturing,4G/LTE Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1