Combo Pipeplate Struct Welder
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication -
Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible forthe following:
Other duties may be assigned.
Layout,fabricate or repairmetalplate,structural partsand/orpipeandbracethem in position within hullof ship for riveting or welding according to specifications.
Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
Select pipeand/or plate sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Measure,mark,and install pipeand/or platefor cutting and/or threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders.
May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
Fit and weld pipeand/or platein the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures.
May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.
Welds components inflat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Required
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience:
1stClass3-5 years
2ndClass 1 – 3 years
Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.
Pass theGulf Copper written pipe fitterand/or hands-on pipe and plate fittertestwhen applicable.
NCCER card preferred.
Working Conditions:
Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.
Must wear hearing, eye, headprotectionand proper PPE.
Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
Must be able to stand andoperateequipmentup to four continuous hours.
The work requires long periodsof sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over,crouching,and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
Squares,levels,and hand & power tools.
Blow torches
- Motorized cutting torches;
Pattern cutting torches;
Welding torches.
Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus
- Brazing equipment;
Heliarc welding equipment;
Oxyacetylene equipment;
Portable gas operated arc welders.
Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts;
Swing stages
Weld masks
- Hand shields;
Welding shields.
Special
Skills:
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches,drawings,and technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance anda strong team player.
Commitment to company valuesand safety program.
Trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.
Fitter/Welder Position Basic Requirements:
Combo Fitter Welder-Pipe& Plate/Structural(COFW)– Fitterweldercapable offitting & welding Pipe, Plate and Structural with knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings.
The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.
* Descriptions followed by an asteriskindicatedaily or more frequent responsibilities.
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