Marine Pipe Welder

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Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Marine Pipe Welders for projects located in and around Freeland, WA. This is a full time opportunity with a pay range of up to $36/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Preparation & Layout

  • Prepare and align pipe joints (beveling, cleaning, fitting, tack welding)

  • Select appropriate filler metals, consumables, and welding processes

• Welding & Fabrication

  • Perform welding on a variety of piping systems: fuel, lube oil, hydraulics, fire main, potable water, steam, etc.

  • Utilize multiple processes: SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW (flux-core)

  • Work with carbon steel, copper-nickel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys

  • Execute welds in all positions (1G–6G) to meet marine welding standards

• Installation & Repair

  • Weld pipe spools, flanges, brackets, and supports for shipboard systems

  • Repair cracked, damaged, or corroded piping and fittings

  • Perform hot work aboard vessels in compliance with shipyard fire watch and safety protocols

• Inspection & Testing

  • Conduct visual inspections for defects (undercut, porosity, lack of fusion, etc.)

  • Prepare welds for NDT (x-ray, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, magnetic particle)

  • Repair or reweld as needed to achieve acceptance standards

• Compliance & Safety

  • Follow all shipyard safety policies, including confined space entry, hot work permits, and lockout/tagout procedures

Requirements:

• • Minimum of 3 years of Shipfitting/Marine Welding Experience
  • Able to Read and Interpret Blueprints
  • Experience in Marine Fabrication
  • Must Maintain a Clean and Organized Work Area
  • Must Follow Shipyard Safety Protocols
  • Standard PPE
    
    

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan

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Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/

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