Pipe Fitter/Welder

Pipe Fitter/WelderSanta Ana, California, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About the RoleAs a Pipe Fitter / Welder, you'll fabricate, fit, and install the piping systems that carry liquids and gases throughout maritime structures at pressures ranging from vacuum to thousands of PSI. There's no room for shortcuts, and no tolerance for "close enough." You'll read drawings, cut and bend pipe, fit joints to tight tolerances, and weld or braze them as required. The systems you build will operate submerged, under pressure, for decades.What You'll DoPipe FittingInterpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications to fabricate and install piping systemsMeasure, cut, bevel, bend, and fit pipe and tubing, from small-bore instrument tubing to large-diameter pipingFit-up welded joints, silver-brazed joints, and mechanically fastened connections to tight tolerancesWork across systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high- and low-pressure air, seawater, chilled water, potable water, and steamInstall hangers, supports, and penetration pieces per drawing and specPerform hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing and build test boundaries, monitor gauges, and identify leaksWeldingPerform NAVSEA-qualified welds on pipe and tube in all positions (1G–6G) using GTAW (TIG), SMAW (stick), or GMAW (MIG) processes as requiredWeld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, and other alloys per applicable weld proceduresMaintain weld certifications and pass re-qualification testing on schedulePerform silver brazing on piping joints per applicable proceduresPrep joints (cleaning, purging, fit-up) to ensure radiographic- and ultrasonic-quality weldsQuality & ComplianceGroom completed systems and prepare for company, customer, and government inspectionsDocument all work: weld maps, joint logs, NDE records, material traceabilityIdentify and disposition non-conformances through proper channelsMaintain compliance with NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, Level I, and SOC requirements as applicableRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or related mechanical trade experienceAbility to read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specificationsProficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe in multiple positionsExperience with fit-up to tight tolerances on welded and brazed jointsAbility to pass weld qualification testing to applicable certificationsWilling to work any shift, overtime, and in all shop/field environmentsU.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)Preferred QualificationsNAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior)Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC-controlled piping systemsMilitary shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard experienceCompletion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or UA journeyman pipefitter certificationFamiliarity with MIL-STD-1688, NAVSEA Technical Publications, or AWS D1.1/D1.6Experience welding copper-nickel (CuNi), Monel, and other naval alloysBrazing certifications (AWS C3.4 or equivalent)Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear qualificationsActive DoD security clearance (Secret or above)Physical RequirementsLift up to 50 lbs regularly and 75 lbs occasionallyClimb, crawl, kneel, stoop, and work in confined and restricted spaces for extended periodsWork in environments with variable temperatures, fumes, noise, and wet/oily conditionsMaintain color vision adequate for weld inspection and system identificationStand and work in welding positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal) for full shiftsUS Salary Range$68,000 - $90,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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