Pipe Welder Journeyman

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $31.02 - $44.31
Location: Vigor Marine CM San Diego, 1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Who We Are 

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command.
 
 We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG, and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet.

Position Specifics

The Pipe Welder is responsible for welding of various piping systems, sizes, and materials onboard ships; work in confined spaces and tight areas; assist pipefitter with fit up and installation of various piping systems and sizes.; must be familiar with the requirements of welding high pressure piping systems (using and understanding PCP’s); work from details, references, drawings, and specifications to ensure that final product meet quality requirements.

• Complies with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrates the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, putting the company values and commitments at the forefront of decisions and actions.
• Fosters openness and early detection of ethics, compliance, and contractual issues to support early intervention of nonconformities and/or compliance violations.
• Fulfills all training and development activities in accordance with designated deadlines.
• Contributes to the development of subordinates within the work group.
• Ensures the quality standards are adhered to by him/her and other subordinates within the work group.
• Evaluates blueprints, schematic drawings and job specifications to determine work demands.
• Operates cutting torches, straightening presses and hand tools to redesign, reshape, and dismantle components and parts.
• Assemble and install metal pipes and pipe fittings for stainless and carbon steel projects.
• Removes slags and rough spots from workpieces by operating grinders or scrapers to ensure smooth work surface.
• Employs their knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project.
• Cleans and prepares workpieces using chemical solutions etc. to remove foreign matter such as grease, rust etc.
• Ensures the proper set up of tools, welding equipment, and gases.
• Accomplishes all required stages of welding, burning, etc.
• Assists pipefitters in the installation of pipe.
• Ensures daily clean-up of work site at end of each shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of welding procedures, various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding; GTAW welding and air-arc skills.
• The ability to read and understand basic work specs, drawings, and diagrams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ship board piping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify different piping systems based off of abbreviations commonly used onboard the ship.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-STD-22D and NSTP-278. 
• Demonstrated welding capability encompassing C/S (carbon-steel) pipe and CuNi (copper-nickel) test in all 6G positions, must be able to acquire certification to operate high reaching equipment.
• Maintains fire-watch qualification.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in welding or completion of welding school.

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment. 
• May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequently moves throughout the shipyard.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 40 pounds.
• May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams.

Our Commitment

The Vigor Marine CM San Diego Management Team is committed to providing the necessary structure, tools, and environment for our employees. We act in the economic best interests of our customers and our company, in a professional, honest, and sincere manner.

Our mission is accomplished through unwavering commitment to the following principles:

• Teamwork

• Professional Conduct

• Integrity

• Total Quality

• Customer Satisfaction

• Open, honest communication at all levels

• Awareness of environmental issues

• Empowerment at every level

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Veterans and individuals with disabilities. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and a savings plan.

How to Apply

In Person:
 Vigor Marine CM San Diego
 1995 Bay Front Street
 San Diego, CA 92113
 
 Online:
 https://cmsd-msr.com/careers-jobs/