Marine Pipe Welder

Posted Date 1 day ago(9/3/2025 9:06 AM)
Req ID
2025-362927
Category
Welder - Pipe
Travel
Yes
Location
US-WA-FREELAND

Description

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

Company Details

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

Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest!

 

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

Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.

Recruiter Name

Emma Epp

Location

US-WA-FREELAND

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