Shipboard Piping Fabrication Welder

Role snapshot

• Fabricate, fit, and join metal piping systems—carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper‑nickel—that transport water, fuel, and gases.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols to sequence tasks and set up work.
• Execute multi‑process welding (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW) in all positions, including overhead and mirror welding.
• Inspect finished welds, identify defects, and ensure compliance with marine codes and safety standards.

Work environment

• Confined spaces and elevated work areas aboard ships and in the yard.
• Variable outdoor conditions and changing weather.

What you must have

• Proven ability to pass hands‑on performance qualifications, often including a 6G pipe test.
• Demonstrated comfort with overhead and mirror welding in tight quarters.
• Shipyard experience (required).