Pipe Welder, Shipyard

Pipe Welders - $140 Per Diem - $50/hr - Houston, TX

Pipe Welders are needed by Aerotek for a contract position in Houston, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to work on commercial and naval projects, performing advanced welding in challenging environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with SMAW and GTAW processes and thrive in physically demanding settings.

• $50 per hour wage
• $140 per diem (per days worked)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth options)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave (eligibility may vary)

• Five years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class Pipe Welder
• Proficiency in multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW process
• Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe using SMAW and GTAW processes
• Mirror welding skills using SMAW and GTAW processes
• Experience in physically demanding environments
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry
• Competency in using fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale
• Must be a US Citizen

• Experience with pipe weld, stick weld, tig weld, Stick Welding (SMAW), Tig Welding (GTAW), and Mirror Welding