Pipe Welder

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Pipe Welder

Location:

Newport News, VA
Company: NSC Staffing
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NSC Staffing is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder for an exciting opportunity in Newport News, VA
. This position is ideal for highly skilled welders with a commercial or naval background
, capable of performing precision pipe welding using SMAW and GTAW processes on various materials.

If you take pride in producing high-quality welds in challenging environments,
we want to hear from you!

As a Pipe Welder
, you will perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes. You’ll weld and fuse a range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel
, often in confined or elevated environments. The position requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and consistency in producing top-quality welds that meet or exceed shipyard and industrial standards.

• Perform multi-pass fillet and butt welds in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping systems.
• Conduct mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW techniques in tight or complex spaces.
• Use Oxygen/Propane torches for preheating, heating, and cutting applications.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols to ensure precise execution.
• Verify weld quality using fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales
  .
• Work efficiently in physically demanding environments such as shipboard areas, subassemblies, and elevated staging.
• Maintain accurate records of weld quality, inspection results, and production output.

Candidates must successfully complete the following qualification and testing process:

• Welders Vision Test
• Visual Inspection of Welds – Level I
• Pre-heat and Interpass Test
• Fire Watch CBT
• Torch Safety Test & Practical
• Welding Qualification Tests: 503, 502, 541, 725, 506, 659, 556, 650, 664, and 557
• (Testing duration approximately 2½ weeks)
• All welders must maintain current welding certifications and ensure documentation of qualification is up to date.

• Minimum five (5) years of commercial or naval pipe welding experience.
• Advanced proficiency in SMAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to mirror weld using both SMAW and GTAW
• Capable of fusing inserts and working with a variety of metals
• Skilled in reading blueprints, weld symbols, and measuring instruments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Physically able to work in confined or elevated areas and perform repetitive welding tasks.

This role involves working in industrial or shipyard settings
, which may include confined spaces, elevated platforms, and variable temperatures. Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions and following established quality and production standards.

NSC Staffing is a trusted leader in Marine and Industrial staffing — connecting skilled tradespeople with top employers nationwide. We value safety, skill, and dedication while offering long-term opportunities for our workforce.

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit or Global Cash Card option.
• Long-term employment opportunities.
• OSHA and craft-specific training.
• Referral bonuses for qualified candidates.

NSC is an innovative staffing firm specializing in skilled trades, technical, and professional talent. We partner with leading shipyards and industrial organizations to deliver high-quality staffing solutions built on safety, expertise, and reliability.

Apply now and advance your career with NSC Staffing — a national leader in shipyard and industrial staffing. Visit:

NSC Staffing is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D).