Job Responsibilities/Duties Overview:

Responsible for performing pipe welding procedures on Stainless Steel and Copper-Nickel pipe using Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.
The shipyard environment is an around the clock manufacturing setting.
Production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day.
As with most every position in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time.
Our company stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
Types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding” and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as “wire welding.”
Must pass military standard X-Ray welding test on stainless steel and copper nickel in the 6G position (restricted).
The pipe welding test is given in a restricted position (6 G) on a 5'' schedule 80 carbon steel pipe GTAW (TIG) process used for root pass, 11018 electrodes used for weld fill portion and cap.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a 1st class pipe welder
At least 3 years of experience working as a pipe welder in a shipyard (preferably new construction) Previous New Construction Naval Shipbuilding experience is a big plus
Must have experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding”
Ability to pass military standard X-Ray welding test on stainless steel and copper nickel in the 6G position (restricted)
Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions
Pipe welding test is given in a restricted position (6 G) on a 5'' schedule 80 carbon steel pipe
GTAW (TIG) process used for root pass, 11018 electrode used for weld fill portion and cap
Must be located in the US & Be eligible/authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship
Must be able to travel to Mobile, AL AT LEAST 24hrs prior to your test date to complete pre-testing paperwork
Must be able to provide: A valid state issued ID, a Social Security Card & either your original or a certified copy of your birth certificate (Names must appear identically on all forms of ID - for women who may have married/changed their name: The names must appear identically on your ID and Social Security card)
Must be able to Pass a 10 year criminal history background check (no violent felonies ever, no drug related felonies in the last 3 years)
Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug screen
Must be able to pass a respirator fit test (Once you pass your assessment, you will be immediately cleared to take a respirator fit test - YOU MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN FOR THIS TEST - you can regrow facial hair after you complete the fit test)
Must be able to commute to or relocate to the Pascagoula, MS area prior to starting work (Per Diem is offered to those who qualify - see "Employment Details" below)

Employment Details:

Compensation: $42/hr
Overtime: $63/hr
Schedule: Shift hours will be discussed upon application competition, but it will be a 5/8s schedule (Mon-Fri)
Per Diem: If you are located 70+miles from Pascagoula and you are able to provide the required documentation to prove this distance, you will qualify for $180/ per day for days worked on top of your hourly rate.
Potential weekly Compensation WITH Per Diem: (No overtime included) at 40hrs at $42/hr = $1,680 + $180/per days worked at 5 days = $2,580/per week

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have 4+ years of experience working as a 1st Class Pipe Welder?
Do you have 4+ years of experience working as a 1st Class Pipe Welder in a shipyard environment?
Do you have experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding” ?
Do you feel confident in your ability to pass military standard X-Ray welding test on stainless steel and copper nickel in the 6G position (restricted)?
Do you feel confident in your ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions ?
Are you located in the US & are you eligible/authorized to work in the US without Visa sponsorship?
Are you confident in your ability to pass a background check and a drug screen?
Are you able to provide a valid state issued ID, a Social Security Card & either your original or a certified copy of your birth certificate upon hire?
Are you able to commute to or relocate to the Pascagoula, MS area prior to starting work? (Per diem available for those who qualify)

Work Location: In person

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