Pipewelder

This position is responsible for welding and fabricating piping systems aboard ships, submarines, and marine vessels during repair, and modernization projects. Marine Pipe Welders perform precision welding on a variety of pipe systems while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

Responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret blueprints, piping drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
• Perform SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and other marine piping materials.
• Weld pipe systems used for fuel, hydraulic, steam, seawater, potable water, and other shipboard applications.
• Prepare pipe joints by cutting, beveling, fitting, cleaning, and aligning materials for welding.
• Perform welds in various positions, including horizontal, vertical, overhead, and confined-space applications.
• Ensure welds meet applicable quality standards, NAVSEA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Operate grinders, cutting torches, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds and assist with testing procedures as required.
• Work aboard vessels, in dry docks, machine shops, and industrial shipyard environments.
• Follow all safety procedures, including hot work permits, fire prevention requirements, lockout/tagout, and PPE regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with pipefitters, shipfitters, supervisors, inspectors, and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of marine, industrial, or pipe welding experience preferred.
• Experience with SMAW (Stick) and GTAW (TIG) welding processes required.
• Ability to read and interpret piping drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Must be able to pass applicable pipe welding tests and certifications as required by the client.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe systems are preferred.
• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or NAVSEA environments preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to procedures.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to all area shipyards and naval bases (DBIDS clearance required).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
• Capable of standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, and welding in difficult positions for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including but not limited to welding hood, respirator, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Must be physically capable of working in tight spaces and aboard active vessels.

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Full-time position averaging 48–56 hours per week, including some weekends.
• Overtime and extended hours may be required to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Structured training and professional development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within shipbuilding and ship repair operations
• Supportive, safety-focused work environment with long-term stability

Ability to Commute:

• Chesapeake, VA (Required)
• Norfolk, VA (Required)
• Portsmouth, VA (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Titan Talent Development is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.