Travel Per Diem Pipe Welder

Travel Pipe Welder - Newport News, VA

$140 per diem + $50/hr

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Pipe Welder with a minimum of five years commercial/naval experience. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes, including the ability to fuse inserts and weld various materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipes. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding tasks in various environments including shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging, and must be familiar with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.

Hard Skills

• SMAW (Shielded metal arc welding)
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Mirror Welding
• Pipe Welding
• Use of fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 2 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Newport News, Virginia.

Work Environment

• This position involves working in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces on board naval ships and in a shop setting. Candidates must be capable of climbing ladders and stairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.