Pipe Welder Job at Hutco Inc, Portsmouth, VA

  • Hutco Inc
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

HUTCO, INC.

Position: Pipe Welder
Job Location: Newport News, VA
Hutco Branch: Portsmouth
Rate of Pay: $50.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify

Shift: Variable – All Shifts
Number of Positions: 6

DESCRIPTION

Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years of documented commercial or naval pipe welding experience . This position requires multi-pass, all-position pipe welding using SMAW and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping systems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
  • Minimum 5 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a Pipe Welder .
  • Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW.
  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe.
  • Perform insert welding and fusion work as required.
  • Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Use oxygen/propane heating torches.
  • Work in physically demanding shipboard environments, including ladders, staging, and sub-assemblies.
  • Understand and follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements.
  • Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales accurately.
WELDING QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.

Required experience includes:

  • Thin-wall socket welding below .187 wall thickness.
  • Multi-pass pipe welding.
  • Carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe welding.
  • Mirror welding.

Candidates must successfully complete required qualification testing before assignment.

Testing may include:

  • Welder Vision Test
  • Visual Inspection of Welds Level I
  • Pre-Heat and Interpass requirements
  • Fire Watch CBT
  • Torch Safety Test
  • Required welding qualification tests administered by the Newport News Welding School

Candidates must be prepared to pass all required welding qualifications prior to starting work.

PHYSICAL / WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Work in high-temperature and high-humidity environments.
  • Perform physically demanding work in shipboard and industrial settings.
  • Climb ladders and staging.
  • Work in tight or restricted areas.
  • Comply with all required PPE and safety procedures.
BENEFITS

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.

Available plans include:

  • Medical / Prescription
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short Term Disability
  • Term Life Benefits
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY!

Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch :

728 High Street, Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Call: 757-223-7680 / 757-775-4448

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Temporary work, All shifts, Shift work

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