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HKAA lists this PIPE WELDERS opportunity in pascagoula, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pipe Welder – Shipyard Opportunity
Location: Mississippi
Job Type: Long-Term Shipyard Opportunity
Shift: Must be available to work any shift
HKA is currently hiring experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term shipyard opportunity in Mississippi. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of pipe welding experience and be able to perform welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe.
Pay Package:
Pay Rate: Up to $48.00 per hour, depending on experience
Per Diem: $180.00 per day for qualified non-local candidates
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of pipe welding experience
Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, also known as GTAW/TIG welding
Experience with Shielded Metal Arc Welding, also known as SMAW/stick welding
Ability to pass a military standard X-ray welding test on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe in the restricted 6G position
Ability to pass welding assessments in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions, including 3G, 2G, and 4G
Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including heights, confined spaces, various weather conditions, and multiple shifts
Must be available to work ANY shift as production needs change
Welding Test Requirements:
Pipe welding test is performed in a restricted 6G position
Test is completed on a 5-inch schedule 80 carbon steel pipe
GTAW/TIG process is used for the root pass
11018 electrode is used for the weld fill portion and cap
Job Responsibilities:
Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe
Use GTAW/TIG, SMAW/stick welding, and other required welding processes
Work from shipyard requirements, procedures, and specifications
Perform welding in production areas that may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices
HKA stresses the importance of working safely in all situations.
Apply today to be considered for this long-term shipyard pipe welding opportunity.
Worksite address
pascagoula, MS, 39569, US
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