Per Diem Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder PositionLocation: Cape Canaveral, FL - $125 per diemJob Details:We are hiring pipe welders for a long term projectYou will be working in Cape Canaveral, FLMust have previous industrial or shipyard experiencePay is $38 on days and $40 on nightsYou will be working 50 to 70 hours a weekPer diem is $125 a dayResponsibilities:Fabricate and maintain structural, hydraulic, and fluid systems using Schedule 10 stainless steel and carbon steel pipe on launch mounts and towers.Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes and tubing.Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to precise dimensions using standard trade tools and flame-cutting equipment.Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations and determine appropriate weld procedures and filler materials.Work closely with lead welders to assess proper weld procedures, rod sizes, and techniques for various materials and joint configurations.Prepare joints and set up welds in accordance with applicable codes and standards such as AWS and ASME Section IX.Execute weld tests including 5G 2" stainless steel Schedule 10 GTAW root-only welds with 24 tacks and 6G 2.75" monster coupon GTAW welds, adhering to specified gap, reinforcement, and undercut tolerances.Inspect completed welds for quality, ensuring compliance with dimensional tolerances, reinforcement limits, and undercut requirements.Maintain a safe work area, especially when working at heights or on complex launch structures, following all safety procedures and best practices.Use trade tools, welding equipment, and fabrication machinery responsibly, performing basic maintenance and reporting issues as needed.Essential Skills:5+ years of professional experience in GTAW (TIG) welding with Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe and/or Schedule 10 carbon steel pipe.Demonstrated pipe welding experience, including work on complex test coupons such as 5G and 6G monster coupons.Previous welding qualifications in accordance with one or more governing codes, such as AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, or ASME Section IX.Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills for welding and fabrication projects.Ability to cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments accurately using standard trade tools and flame-cutting equipment.Experience fitting and welding stainless steel and carbon steel piping and structural components.Capability to meet specific weld test criteria, including maximum 1/4" gap, 5/32" reinforcement, and 1/32" undercut.