Per Diem Pipe Welder

Job Title:

Travel Pipe Welder - Newport News, VA

$140 per diem + $50/hr

Seeking a skilled Pipe Welder with a minimum of five years commercial/naval experience. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes, including the ability to fuse inserts and weld various materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipes. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding tasks in various environments including shipboard, sub‑assemblies, ladders, and staging, and must be familiar with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.

• SMAW (Shielded metal arc welding)
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Mirror Welding
• Pipe Welding
• Use of fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale

Contract position with a duration of 2 year(s).

Fully on-site position in Newport News, Virginia.

• Involves working in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces on board naval ships and in a shop setting.
• Candidates must be capable of climbing ladders and stairs.

Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.