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Pipe Welder

IMIA, LLC
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025
Description

JOB TITLE: Pipe Welder

REPORTS TO: Production Superintendent

Summary

The Pipe Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

  • Prioritize safety and adhere to quality standards during all pipe welding operations.
  • Configure welding machines according to job requirements or Welding Procedure Specifications for GTAW/SMAW Pipe welding.
  • Utilize personal basic tools and equipment for welding tasks if not provided by the workplace.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas while ensuring proper care of equipment and facilities.
  • Adhere to all company policies and rules.
  • Demonstrate keen attention to detail and focus on assigned tasks.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Assist in preparing pipe products for shipment.
  • Report any hazardous work conditions or practices to the supervisor.
  • Capable of manually lifting raw materials, final products, and packed aluminum items for shipment, weighing up to 60 pounds or using a hoist.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
  • Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
  • Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts, consumable rings, backing rings and open butts.
  • Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum, and carbon steel.
  • Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.
  • Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.
  • Pipe testing will be in restricted positions.
  • A willingness to learn and display a dependable work ethic.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting documents presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals, and procedure manuals.
  • Familiarity with the metric system.
  • Capable of standing continuously for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work for 40 hours per week.

Education And Experience

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Six months to one-year of relevant experience and/or training in aluminum welding.
  • Prior experience with pipe welding is essential.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work environment involves exposure to various weather conditions, work in confined spaces or heights, prolonged standing, and physical exertion as well as frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Noise levels may be moderate to high and may work in close contact with other team members.

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Welding equipment and personal protective equipment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

  • May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • LTD
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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