Pipe Welder 2/C

Position Summary:
Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking a Pipe Welder 2/C to assist in the welding, installation, and testing of pipe systems according to design plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This full-time position requires adherence to company safety, ethical standards, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of high-quality welds with materials including steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Review blueprints, layouts, and diagrams in preparation for welding tasks.
• Aid in installation and ensure the operation of steel pipes and fittings complies with project specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, performing tasks under supervision.
• Repair and replace damaged pipes, fabricate metal fittings, secure parts for welding, and conduct tests on installed systems.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and weld various pipe and tubular products.
• Possess knowledge of different welding processes, interpret weld symbols, and pass relevant welding tests.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 years of pipe welding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, ship terminology, OSHA, and ABS standards.
• Ability to weld pipes in all positions, including mirror welding.
• Effective communication and the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and use of hand and power tools.

Physical Requirements:

• The role is very active, requiring communication, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, and be qualified to wear personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and loud noise in a shipyard environment.
• Expected to comply with strict safety procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not entail direct supervisory responsibilities.

Location:
Panama City, FL

Compensation:
Eastern Shipbuilding offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.