- 214872 - Pipe Welder
- Industry
- GEN
- Region
- VA-Virginia
- City
- Newport News
- State
- VA
- Rate
- Up to $50.00 DOE
- Duration
- 12 months
- Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Pipe Welders for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Minimum of five years commercial/naval experience Required Skills: 1.Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process 2. Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper nickel pipe using the SMAW and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes 3. Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes 4. Heating - Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch 5. Experience working in physically demanding environments (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.). 6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry. 7. Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale. Welding Qualifications: 1. All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes 2. Thin wall sockets (Required for below 0.187 wall joints) The Welding School will administer tests for the following qualifications: 1. Welders Vision Test (5 Minutes) 2. Visual Inspection of Welds Level I (4 Hours) 3. Pre-heat and Interpass (1 hour) 4. Fire Watch CBT (2 hours) 5. Torch Safety test and practical (3 hours) 6. Welding Qualification tests for: 503, 502, 541, 725, 506, 659, 556, 650, 664 and 557 (Testing will run approximately 2½ weeks). Prior to performing work all welders must successfully pass the above tests and have a completed FORM 1429 and a statement of current maintenance on file with O37 Welding Engineering. The Welding School will administer the fire watch training and test VIA computer based, and will also test and verify torch safety knowledge and practical demonstration of proper hook-up and shut down prior to certifying them as torch operators.
Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process Structural Welding* * Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper nickel pipe using the SMAW and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes material* * Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes*
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma/GED is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time ALL SHIFTS
Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Andrew Craft
acraft@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 595-0005 x173 or (877) 244-5418 x173
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.