1st Class Pipe Welder (FCAW/Tig)

Bollinger Shipyards

HOUMA, LA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
HOUMA, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: 1st Class Pipe Welder (FCAW/Tig)

Location: Houma, LA

Position Overview: A 1st Class Pipe Welder prepares and welds pipe and fittings for various material types as specified by construction drawings and technical guidance documents. This position requires night shift work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and weld pipe and fittings for various material types according to construction drawings and technical guidance documents.
  • Ensure high-quality welds that meet industry standards and specifications.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of Tig/Flux pipe welding experience.
  • Ability to successfully pass a hands-on Tig/Flux pipe welding test on pipe in a 6G position on 2” pipe with 3/32” wall thickness using a gas purge with a 1/8” root opening. All welds must be performed with uphill weld progression and finished using GTAW (Tig/Flux).

Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Tig and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) techniques.
  • Strong understanding of welding procedures and best practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical guidance documents.
  • Precision and attention to detail in welding tasks.
  • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and practices in a welding environment.
  • Ability to work night shifts.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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About the Company

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Bollinger Shipyards

The leading provider of quality maritime construction, boat repair and conversion products and services to both the U.S. Military and the commercial marine industry.

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Bollinger Shipyards is one of the nation’s most respected employer providing services to a diversified customer base. Offering competitive wages, attractive benefits packages, skills training and the opportunity for advancement, Bollinger provides more than just a job, but an environment to start a long lasting rewarding career. Today, thousands of Bollinger professionals proudly strive to uphold the standards of excellence which have guided Bollinger for more than half a century.

We have brought national recognition to South Louisiana and honor to the Bollinger name. We are proud of our long established reputation of integrity as a leader in the shipbuilding industry, a reputation emanating from our success in creating a workforce dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement. Please click below to discover opportunities available in becoming a member of our Winning Team!

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Marine Mfg & Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401K
WEBSITE
http://www.bollingershipyards.com/