Mig Tig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Precise Power System is a naval marine fabrication company that is looking to grow its team of certified AWS, ASME, and NAVSEA welders.  PPS is seeking experienced MIG/TIG welders and fitters for marine piping and structural system fabrication.  Applicants must be experienced with welding high grade carbon steels, 316 stainless steel, and marine aluminum. 

Job Duties include:

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols to plan the layout.
• Lay out, position, align, and tack-weld metal parts to secure them before final welding.
• Operate MIG, TIG, or flux welding equipment in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Grind, cut, and clean welds, and inspect finished work for accuracy and quality.
• Assemble mechanical piping systems, bolting and torquing components together

Experience:

• Must be have at least 5 to 10 years experience in MIG/TIG/Flux welding structural carbon steel, 316 Stainless steel and copper nickel pipe, aluminum structure
• Must be able to demonstrate and prove welding ability in the form AWS and/or welding coupon testing
• Must have experience with fitting pipe in space
• Must be able to TIG weld with a hand torch (as opposed to foot pedal)
• Must be able to stand for long shifts and lift heavy materials up to 50 pounds.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and reading blueprints

Work Environment:

1.           Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. This position has a traditional work schedule that requires five (5) eight (8) hour days during a Monday through Friday work schedule.  Overtime is administered on an as needed basis as determined by the supervisor.

2.           Shop floor duties will involve the use of standard tooling, being around light and heavy machinery, be exposed to noise, and will be required to follow standard manufacturing safety practices.

Compensation:

We recognize that the skill level to be able to weld to ASME and NAVSEA standards is top tier in the industry and will provide a competitive compensate plan based on fitting and welding ability.   We also provide significant formal weld training to employees to help grow their abilities and potentially reach the higher welding skill levels.