Tig welder Copper/Nickel
4 days ago
Pensacola, FL, United States
Savard Personnel Group
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Job Description
Job Description
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Tig Welder Copper/Nickel $1,820+ WEEKLY
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform TIG/GTAW welding on copper-nickel (CuNi) pipe, fittings, plate, and related components.
- Weld 90/10 and/or 70/30 copper-nickel materials used in marine piping systems.
- Produce high-quality welds capable of meeting applicable inspection and X-ray requirements.
- Perform welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, technical drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
- Properly prepare, clean, align, and fit joints before welding.
- Remove grease, oxidation, moisture, and other contaminants that could cause weld defects, cracking, or porosity.
- Utilize appropriate gas purging techniques when welding CuNi piping.
- Maintain proper shielding gas coverage throughout the welding process.
- Control heat input, travel speed, torch angle, filler addition, and weld puddle to accommodate the thermal characteristics of copper-nickel.
- Maintain proper pipe and fitting alignment during fit-up and welding.
- Use appropriate dedicated brushes, grinders, and preparation tools to prevent material contamination.
- Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, profile, fusion, and overall quality.
- Prepare welds for applicable visual and non-destructive testing (NDT), including X-ray inspection when required.
- Identify and correct weld defects when necessary.
- Follow applicable welding procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
- Maintain welding equipment, leads, torches, regulators, and related tools in safe working condition.
- Follow all shipyard safety procedures and use required PPE.
- Work safely in confined spaces, tight areas, and other shipyard environments.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Key Requirements
- Copper-nickel TIG welding experience is required.
- Minimum 1–3+ years of professional TIG/GTAW welding experience strongly preferred.
- Extensive CuNi or marine pipe welding experience is highly preferred.
- Previous shipyard, marine, naval, or industrial piping experience strongly preferred.
- Experience welding 90/10 and/or 70/30 CuNi pipe preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GTAW/TIG welding procedures and parameters.
- Knowledge of shielding gases and proper gas-purging procedures.
- Strong understanding of CuNi joint preparation and contamination prevention.
- Experience using dedicated CuNi/stainless wire brushes, grinders, and preparation tools.
- Ability to properly fit, align, and prepare pipe prior to welding.
- Ability to read blueprints, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding specifications.
- Must understand proper heat input, travel angle, arc length, filler placement, and puddle control.
- Must be capable of producing clean, consistent welds suitable for required inspection standards.
- Must be able to pass required drug screening and background check.
Shifts:
- Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Some Saturdays
Duration:
- Temp to perm
How to Apply:
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- Call or text us at 228-262-0878
- Job ID#63266029