Pipe Welder

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Pipe Welder assists pipefitters with fit-up of piping systems, accomplishes welding piping onboard ship and shop fabrication for P-1 piping including working off and entering data into PCPs. Welding needs to pass all NDTs including hydrostatic testing. For the production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Pipe Welders must possess trade specific tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Setup welding equipment

• All welding must pass NDTs

• Certification to weld all piping materials and systems

• Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding

• Perform precise fitting work on components

• Running lines and leads

• Blueprint reading and interpreting weld symbols

• Must adhere to promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.

• Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to beginning hot work

• Fill out Job JSA forms

• Must adhere to promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Pipe Welder must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative of the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts/machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below:

• Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding

• Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Must be certified in Pipe Welding

• Ability to weld in all positions

• Ability to troubleshoot minor welding equipment problems

• Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies

• Able to read a tape measure

• Pass Welder Workmanship Training (WWT)

• Able to operate Sawzall, 4 7 grinders, and various other tools