Pipe Welder

HUTCO, INC. Position: Pipe Welder Job Location: Newport News, VA Hutco Branch: Portsmouth Rate of Pay: $50.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify Shift: Variable – All Shifts Number of Positions: 6 DESCRIPTION Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years of documented commercial or naval pipe welding experience . This position requires multi-pass, all-position pipe welding using SMAW and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping systems. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Minimum 5 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a Pipe Welder .

Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW. Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe. Perform insert welding and fusion work as required. Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes. Use oxygen/propane heating torches. Work in physically demanding shipboard environments, including ladders, staging, and sub-assemblies.

Understand and follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements. Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales accurately. WELDING QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes. Required experience includes: Thin-wall socket welding below .187 wall thickness.

Multi-pass pipe welding. Carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe welding. Mirror welding. Candidates must successfully complete required qualification testing before assignment. Testing may include: Welder Vision Test Visual Inspection of Welds Level I Pre-Heat and Interpass requirements Fire Watch CBT Torch Safety Test Required welding qualification tests administered by the Newport News Welding School Candidates must be prepared to pass all required welding qualifications prior to starting work.

PHYSICAL / WORKING CONDITIONS Work in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. Perform physically demanding work in shipboard and industrial settings. Climb ladders and staging. Work in tight or restricted areas. Comply with all required PPE and safety procedures.

BENEFITS

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include: Medical / Prescription Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Short Term Disability Term Life Benefits Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY! Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch : 728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Call: 757-223-7680 / 757-775-4448 Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).