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Pipe Welder

Job in Newport News, Virginia, 23600, USA
Listing for: Virginia Ship Repair Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

LEAD Marine Division
Newport News, VA, USA

Full-Time | Contract
Benefits Available
Pay:

  • Local: $50.00/hr
  • Non-Local: $50.00/hr + $145/day per diem

Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs/week

We are hiring experienced Pipe Welders in Newport News, VA to support high-spec pipe welding on naval and industrial projects. The Pipe Welder role requires proficiency in GTAW/SMAW (with FCAW as needed) on carbon and stainless steel, strict adherence to WPS requirements, and demonstrated competency in root, hot, and cap passes for code-quality pipe welding.

Responsibilities
  • Weld pipe using GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW (as required) per WPS and job specifications.
  • Maintain proper purge, interpass temperatures, and weld cleanliness.
  • Execute high-quality root, hot, and cap passes that meet QA and NDT requirements.
  • Support NDT inspections including VT, RT, and PT.
  • Perform weld repairs as directed by QA and supervision.
Requirements
  • Successful recent pipe weld test (6G preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of joint prep, consumables, purge requirements, and pipe welding techniques.
  • Ability to read WPS, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • Must pass background check and drug screening.
  • Ability to work in physically demanding shipyard environments.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Company Information

LEAD Staffing
703 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone:

Application Information

703 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606

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