AAA USA

1st Class Pipe Welder

Location

Morgan City, LA

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingSteelStainless SteelCopperAWS ITSPIPE
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Posted on April 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Pascagoula, MS that provides quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry. The 1st Class Pipe Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welds on pipes and related components aboard vessels, in accordance with shipbuilding standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG, MIG, and/or stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloy pipes.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Prepare and set up pipe and pipe fittings for welding.
  • Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of welds to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
  • Work in confined spaces, elevated surfaces, and various positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
  • Follow safety protocols and company procedures.
  • Assist with fitting, cutting, and prepping pipe materials as needed.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of pipe welding experience in a shipyard or industrial setting.
  • Ability to pass welding tests in accordance with ABS, NAVSEA, or USCG standards.
  • Familiarity with carbon steel, copper-nickel, and stainless pipe.
  • Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and in tight spaces.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Pascagoula, MS.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO