Pipe Welder — Houma, LA; Gulf Coast Shipyards

AMS is hiring pipe welders for shipbuilding and ship-repair work in the Houma, Louisiana marine corridor. All-position marine pipe welding to ABS, AWS, and ASME code —

• Weld marine pipe systems in all positions, including 6G, to ABS, AWS, and ASME code
• Run TIG root and stick fill/cap on carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and copper-nickel
• Read isometric drawings and fit spools before laying in the weld
• Pass hydro and X-ray testing on completed joints
• Work the Houma / Houma Navigation Canal shipbuilding market alongside AMS pipe fitters

• Pass the AMS weld test: 6G carbon-steel TIG root with flux-core cap and fill
• 5+ years of shipyard or marine pipe-welding experience preferred
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Valid TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one for yard access
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and respirator fit test

• Per-diem plus travel pay on out-of-area assignments
• Hotel provided on select contracts
• Weekly pay
• Overtime available

• Pass the AMS weld test: 6G carbon-steel TIG root with flux-core cap and fill
• 5+ years of shipyard or marine pipe-welding experience preferred
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Valid TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one for yard access
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and respirator fit test