215434 - Pipe Welder at Chipton‑Ross Inc Newport News, VA Job at Itlearn360 in N

Overview

215434 - Pipe Welder job at Chipton‑Ross Inc. Newport News, VA. Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Pipe Welders for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc) process.
• Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe using SMAW and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes.
• Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Operate heating equipment (Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch).
• Work in physically demanding environments (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.).
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
• Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale.

Welding Qualifications

• All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Thin wall sockets (required for below 0.187" wall joints).
• The Welding School will administer tests for the following qualifications:
  • Welders Vision Test (5 Minutes)
  • Visual Inspection of Welds Level I (4 Hours)
  • Pre-heat and Interpass (1 hour)
  • Fire Watch CBT (2 hours)
  • Torch Safety test and practical (3 hours)
  • Welding Qualification tests for: 503, 502, 541, 725, 506, 659, 556, 650, 664 and 557 (Testing will run approximately 2½ weeks)

Education

High school diploma/GED is required. School must be accredited.

Work Hours

Full-Time ALL SHIFTS