Pipe Welder J1 in Norfolk, Virginia at NASSCO

Pipe Welder J1

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipeshop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for five Pipewelders J-1 (5 positions).

Shift : ALL
Security Clearance: No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR PIPEWELDER

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Pipewelder)
Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts,E.B rings, backing rings and open butts.
Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum and carbon steel/cromoly.
Be able to set up and operate welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.
Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.
Have the ability to utilize Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Pipewelder)
Have knowledge of proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Be able to weld different materials with stick and tig.
Have the ability to weld pipe and plate including butts, sockets, and backing rings.
Have experience with carbon steel/cromoly, cuni and stainless steel materials.
Be able to operate with welding banks and some knowledge of the operation of welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to troubleshoot problems with tig lines and machines.


JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Pipewelder)
Have some knowledge of proper weld joint designs.
Have the ability to stick weld and a willingness to learn tig.
Have experience with various metals helpful but not mandatory.
Ability to operate with welding banks.
JOURNEYPERSON 1 (Pipewelder)

Have the ability to stick weld fillet and butt joints.

Have a willingness to learn other procedures.

Be able to pass 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.




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Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads

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