TIG Pipe Welder 1/C

Position Summary:
Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced TIG Pipe Welder 1/C to plan, layout, weld, install, test, and repair various types of pipes and tubular products following design plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This full-time role emphasizes adherence to safety, ethics, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with company and regulatory safety policies while performing duties and maintaining regular attendance with flexible working hours.
• Review and interpret layouts, blueprints, and diagrams for welding or cutting metal components.
• Complete welds to specified standards using appropriate welding equipment and materials.
• Install and verify the operation of high-pressure piping systems and related equipment.
• Repair and replace damaged pipes, fabricate metal fittings, and secure parts for welding.
• Test installed piping systems and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment and produce high-quality welds on various materials with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 3-5 years of relevant pipe welding experience.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, welding symbols, OSHA standards, and ABS regulations.
• Ability to pass an SMAW 6G Pipe Test for ABS certification.
• Proficiency in hand and power tools, blueprint reading, and mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands:

• Very active role that requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting/movement of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be medically qualified to wear all necessary PPE and able to work in confined spaces or at heights.

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to electrical shocks, moving parts, vibrations, fumes, and loud noises in an industrial shipyard setting.
• Mandatory compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May include indirect supervision and/or training of subordinates.

Location:

• Panama City, FL

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