Semi-Skilled Pipe Welder

HII

. Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pipe welding procedures, including TIG, SMAW, and FCAW techniques, while adhering to safety standards in a shipyard environment. Capable of working in confined spaces and at varying heights, with flexibility to adapt to different shifts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipe WeldingGTAW/TIG WeldingSMAW/Stick WeldingFCAW/Wire WeldingMississippi Tech Master Certification

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Hard Skills

Pipe Welding ProceduresTIG Root and Stick Fill and CapWelding Stainless SteelWelding Copper-Nickel PipeWelding in 6GR Position

Soft Skills

Willingness to LearnAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Mississippi Tech Master Certification

Industry Keywords

Shipyard Safety ProceduresManufacturing EnvironmentConfined SpacesVarying Weather Conditions24-Hour Manufacturing

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe
Use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick), and flux-core arc welding (FCAW/wire welding) processes
Weld piping networks supplying ships with chemicals, steam, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems
Work safely according to shipyard safety procedures and industry standards
Work across varying heights, confined spaces, weather conditions, and multiple shifts in a 24-hour manufacturing environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have graduated from a pipe welder program at a vo-tech school or other training school
Program must include training in TIG root and stick fill and cap on steel piping in the 6GR position
Ability or willingness to learn pipe welding skills
Ability to work in an around-the-clock shipyard manufacturing environment
Ability to work at different heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
Ability to work day or night shifts as required
Mississippi Tech Master Certification is nice to have
U.S. citizenship is not required for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Supportive and welcoming environment
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth