1st Class TIG Pipe Welder

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Job Description

As a 1st Class Pipe Welder you will be expected to work within a team of Pipe Fitters and welders to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

Job Description

As a 1st Class Pipe Welder you will be expected to work within a team of Pipe Fitters and welders to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade and knowledge of ship terminology. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Also, must be willing to develop other team members’ skill level.



Key Responsibilities (KPIs) Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
• Pass weld test for all Swift Ships weld procedures in the 6GR position
• Pass Swift Ships TIG weld test procedure for aluminum pipe
• Ability to work to Swift Ships TIG Welding standards
• Work to Swift Ships housekeeping procedure
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
• Help build the team environment.
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training.
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• Must have full set of personal tools
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
• Always be ready to start shift on time
• Follow Swift Ships guidelines and procedures
• Do not leave job early or return late from break times
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage

• Must have in depth knowledge and experience in planning, layout, cutting, fitting, assembly and pipe welding
• Must have six (6) years’ experience in pipe welding or related trade with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in tungsten inert gas welding (TIG/GTAW) experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of high energy piping systems onboard marine vessels.
• Must have thorough knowledge of pipe fitting equipment, sizes and schedules
• Must be able to rip out, repair, target, layout, fabricate, install and test marine piping systems onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization
• Must be able to perform pipe welding requirements to 6G
• Must be able to create weldments, utilizing a variety of procedures, which must pass visual (VT), magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrate (LPT), and/or radiographic inspections (RT), as appropriate
• Must be able to fabricate mockup, targets or fixtures to increase quality and production.
• Must be able to repair and replace ships’ piping systems such as Auxiliary Salt Water, Fire Main, Potable Water, Hydraulic, Compressed Air, Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Engine Exhaust, and Steam.
• Must be able to test installed systems utilizing hydrostatic or other comparable pressure testing means for system integrity after repairs or installation
• Must be able to certify braze Grade III, IV and V filler material in all joint positions
• Must have strong knowledge of NAVSEA/Military…