Job description
JOB DETAILS:
Shift: ALL
Security Clearance: No Clearance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
The Pipe Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality, and in a professional manner.
POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a first-class pipe fitter in the ship repair industry.
- Must have all tools necessary to accomplish pipe welding, i.e., electrode holder, gloves, and weld shield.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., work aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to weld certify IAW Mil-Std-248 in the following metal groups:
- CUNI, buttweld, and socket weld
- Stainless, buttweld, and socket weld
- Steel, buttweld, and socket weld
- Aluminum, buttweld, and socket weld
- Must have a working knowledge of pipe joint design IAW Mil-Std 22D
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Carrying
- Lifting
- Walking
- Climbing
- Pulling
- Must be able to go on vessels
- Crawling
- Sitting |
- Visual Requirements
- Crouching
- Standing
- Hearing
- Stooping
- Other
- Kneeling
- Talking
Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the shop supervisor. This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Welders and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.
PIPE WELDER PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Pipe Welder is required to certify to IAW GTAW and SMAW procedures and has the ability to produce first-pass yield when welding on any piping system, regardless of the material type or joint design. The Pipe Welder is also responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality, and in a professional manner.
- Assure that the tank/ compartment has an updated safe for hot work tickets and that requirement of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment, etc.)
Assure that the conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc. - Assure that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at the location of repairs.
- Assure that any other safety issues complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (For example special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work-related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.)
- Assure that Torch Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
- Assure that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
- Assure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.)
- Assure that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
- Assure that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
- Assure that a 30-minute cool-down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Responsible for effective, efficient, and safe accomplishment of all assigned tasks.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE:
None.
PIPE WELDER UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Vision requirements: The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature.
Must have reliable transportation and attendance.
Weekend work and/or extended hours may be required.
Must be willing to travel. Must be able to access all work locations in the Bremerton/Everett, WA area, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT ALLIE OR ADRIAN @ 619-856-1976
Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
"Consider it Done" with Nationwide Skilled Trades!
Nationwide Skilled Trades has over 31 years+ of experience serving the Shipyard, Construction, and Light Industrial industry nationwide and are experts in recruiting, testing, and training our employees. We provide staffing and management support for a wide variety of projects, across the nation.
About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.
Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate in what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.
About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.:
Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high performing talent who are passionate in what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture, is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.
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