Job Description
This position is responsible for welding and fabricating piping systems aboard ships, submarines, and marine vessels during repair, and modernization projects. Marine Pipe Welders perform precision welding on a variety of pipe systems while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.
Responsibilities include:
- Read and interpret blueprints, piping drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
- Perform SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and other marine piping materials.
- Weld pipe systems used for fuel, hydraulic, steam, seawater, potable water, and other shipboard applications.
- Prepare pipe joints by cutting, beveling, fitting, cleaning, and aligning materials for welding.
- Perform welds in various positions, including horizontal, vertical, overhead, and confined-space applications.
- Ensure welds meet applic...