HUTCO, INC. Position: Pipe Welder Job Location: Newport News, VA Hutco Branch: Portsmouth Rate of Pay: $50.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify Shift: Variable – All Shifts Number of Positions: 6 DESCRIPTION Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years of documented commercial or naval pipe welding experience. This position requires multi-pass, all-position pipe welding using SMAW and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping systems. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS • Minimum 5 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a Pipe Welder. • Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW. • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe. • Perform insert welding and fusion work as required. • Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes. • Use oxygen/propane heating torches. • Work in physically demanding shipboard environments, including ladders, staging, and sub-assemblies. • Understand and follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements. • Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales accurately. WELDING QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes. Required experience includes: • Thin-wall socket welding below .187 wall thickness. • Multi-pass pipe welding. • Carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe welding. • Mirror welding. Candidates must successfully complete required qualification testing before assignment. Testing may include: • Welder Vision Test • Visual Inspection of Welds Level I • Pre-Heat and Interpass requirements • Fire Watch CBT • Torch Safety Test • Required welding qualification tests administered by the Newport News Welding School Candidates must be prepared to pass all required welding qualifications prior to starting work. PHYSICAL / WORKING CONDITIONS • Work in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. • Perform physically demanding work in shipboard and industrial settings. • Climb ladders and staging. • Work in tight or restricted areas. • Comply with all required PPE and safety procedures. BENEFITS A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include: • Medical / Prescription • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Short Term Disability • Term Life Benefits • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable. CONTACT HUTCO TODAY! Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch: 728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Call: 757-223-7680 / 757-775-4448 Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).