Pipe Welder
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Position: Pipe Welder
Job Location: Newport News, VA
Start Date: 03/05/2025
Shift: Variable, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, Sunday - Saturday
Number of Positions: 6 positions available
Rate of Pay:$50.00 per hour (Per diem available for those who qualify)
Hutco, Inc. is seeking skilled Pipe Welders with a minimum of five years of commercial or naval experience. The Pipe Welder will perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes on a variety of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe.
REQUIRED SKILLS:- Multi-Pass Welding :
All position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes. - Welding Materials :
Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe. - Mirror Welding :
Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes. - Heating :
Experience using Oxygen/Propane heating torch. - Physical Demands :
Experience working in physically demanding environments such as shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging. - OSHA Regulations :
Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to shipbuilding. - Welding Tools :
Proficient in using fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.
- Experience with thin wall sockets (below 0.187 wall joints).
- Welders will be tested on the following qualifications:
- Visual Inspection of Welds (Level I)
- Pre-heat and Interpass
- Fire Watch CBT and Torch Safety Test
Welding tests will be administered by the Welding School, and welders must pass all required qualifications before starting work.
Essential Physical Demands :
The role requires working in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, as well as performing physically demanding tasks.
Hutco Inc. offers a limited benefit plan through Essential Staff Care
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The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).
- Medical / Prescription
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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