Pipe Welder

**Job Title: Pipe Welder****Job Description**We are seeking a skilled Pipe Welder with experience in multi-pass, all positions fillet and butt welds using the SMAW process. The ideal candidate will have the ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe using both SMAW and GTAW processes. Proficiency in mirror welding and familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry is essential. Candidates must also be able to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale, and pass computer-based training.**Responsibilities**+ Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.+ Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.+ Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements).+ Perform multi-pass, all positions fillet and butt welds using the SMAW process.+ Fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe using both SMAW and GTAW processes.+ Mirror weld using SMAW and GTAW processes.+ Use heating equipment such as Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.+ Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.**Essential Skills**+ 2-5 years of TIG and STICK pipe welding experience.+ Experience with pipe/metals using various techniques including electric, gas, arc, or other equipment.+ Ability to pass SMAW 6-inch weld test.+ Proficiency in SMAW and TIG welding.+ Knowledge of carbon and stainless steel welding.**Additional Skills & Qualifications**+ Familiarity with OSHA regulations.+ Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale.+ Ability to pass computer-based training.**Why Work Here?**This is a great opportunity for long-term growth with a company that values its employees. There is always the opportunity for overtime, and the company offers a supportive environment for career advancement.**Work Environment**You will be working on various construction jobs throughout Hampton Roads, primarily on the Ameresco job in Norfolk. The standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM, with some Saturday work as needed.**Job Type & Location**This is a Contract position based out of Suffolk, Virginia.**About Aerotek:**We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.