Pipe Welder Class 1

Job Posting Title

Pipe Welder 1

Schedule: 4x10's M – T, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM 

Pipe Welder I

This position is located On-site at our Bayou La Batre, AL shipyard

Our Pipe Welders are an integral piece of our work on a daily basis.  Some of your daily functions will include:

• Weld copper-nickel alloys. 
• TIG weld in all positions.
• Work in tight areas and perform field welding as required.
• Notice improper fit up of pipe joints prior to welding.
• Mirror weld.
• Recognize different pipe alloys and rods required. 
• Know and understand proper root openings required on butt weld systems and set back requirements for socket weld systems.
• Understand and utilize purging requirements.
• Understand weld sizes and types (Convex & Concave)

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a Pipe Welder
• High School Diploma or a GED
• Pass a 6G SMAW welding test with 90 days of employment. 
• Fundamental knowledge in marine or a manufacturing industry

Birdon offers a full benefits package including

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP

Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT, we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.