Pipe Department Welder Journeyman 1

Location

Seattle, WA

Wage

$40.94/hr

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG Welding
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Posted on August 3, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Vigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance, fabrication, and services, with a national presence and a commitment to employee pride and community contributions. The Pipe Department Welder Journeyman 1 role involves performing welding tasks and ensuring safety and quality in a marine environment.

Responsibilities

  • Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
  • Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
  • Performs TIG welding on Carbon, Stainless, and CuNi piping.
  • Installs new and/or affects repairs to ships piping.
  • Prepares surfaces by grinding and chipping.
  • Comprehends and understands marine architectural blueprints.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • 5 - 10 years relevant work experience.
  • Proven skills and applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Must certify to ½" CuNi socket, ½" Stainless socket, and 3 position fillet break.
  • Four-hour fire watch certification.
  • HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only.
  • Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
PTO