Shipyard Pipe Welder- Bremerton/Seattle Local/Non Local
Company- Venture Dynamics/Sound Resource Group
Position Overview
Join us in supporting multiple shipyard locations across WA state with your experience and expertise! This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional to engage in Pipe Welder tasks, ensuring excellence in every aspect of the job.
Contract Duration: March 17, 2025 –Open Ended
Compensation: $25 - $38 per hour with weekly pay and per diem packages where "Travelers" are accepted.
Key Requirements:
Citizenship- U.S Citizen with proof (Original/ Certified Birth Certificate or U.S Passport). Must be able to obtain a "DBIDS" Badge.
Certifications- Maritime OSHA 10 certification.
Experience- Previous shipyard experience required
Working Hours- 40-70 hours per week
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Scheduling:
Diverse shifts including 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts.
Monday through Friday with overtime, and weekends as requested by client.
Job Description:
Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Pipe welders to join our team within the marine industry, focusing primarily on projects in NAVY shipyards. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing pipe welding tasks according to NAVSEA standards, including torch cutting, pipe cleaning, and welding pipes without leaks in complex positions with minimal clearance. This role demands expertise in TIG welding and a thorough understanding of various welding rods, including 6011, 6010, 7018, and sil-braze rods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform precision pipe welding tasks to ensure leak-free welds in marine environments.
- Torch cut, clean, and true pipes for optimal fit and function according to NAVSEA standards.
- Assess job sites, particularly those with combustible materials, ensuring safety for all personnel engaged in hot work activities.
- Read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, schematics, and job specifications.
- Certify to Navy/ABS standards by passing required vision tests and demonstrating proficiency in pipe welding in the 6GR position, using filters such as 11018, 70s2, 316, RN67, and GTAW.
- Conduct x-ray testing to verify the integrity of welds.
- Perform basic pipefitting and brazing tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of TIG welding processes and techniques specific to marine applications.
- Proficiency with 6011, 6010, 7018, and/or sil-braze rods.
- Ability to pass Navy/ABS certification tests, including vision and welding in 6GR position.
- Strong ability to work from blueprints, schematics, and specifications according to NAVSEA standards.
- Experience with x-ray testing of welds to ensure structural integrity.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Basic pipefitting and brazing experience is a plus.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in system upgrades and routine maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Physical Demands:
The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement:
Venture Dynamics/Sound Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and treat all employees and applicants equally.
Embrace the opportunity to grow your career within the shipyard industry, contributing to meaningful projects in a dynamic work environment. Apply your skills where it's needed most!