Job Description

Tig Welder Copper/Nickel $1,820+ WEEKLY Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued! Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform TIG/GTAW welding on copper-nickel (CuNi) pipe, fittings, plate, and related components.Weld 90/10 and/or 70/30 copper-nickel materials used in marine piping systems.Produce high-quality welds capable of meeting applicable inspection and X-ray requirements.Perform welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, technical drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.Properly prepare, clean, align, and fit joints before welding.Remove grease, oxidation, moisture, and other contaminants that could cause weld defects, cracking, or porosity.Utilize appropriate gas purging techniques when welding CuNi piping.Maintain proper shielding gas coverage throughout the welding process.Control heat input, travel speed, torch angle, filler addition, and weld puddle to accommodate the thermal characteristics of copper-nickel.Maintain proper pipe and fitting alignment during fit-up and welding.Use appropriate dedicated brushes, grinders, and preparation tools to prevent material contamination.Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, profile, fusion, and overall quality.Prepare welds for applicable visual and non-destructive testing (NDT), including X-ray inspection when required.Identify and correct weld defects when necessary.Follow applicable welding procedures, specifications, and quality standards.Maintain welding equipment, leads, torches, regulators, and related tools in safe working condition.Follow all shipyard safety procedures and use required PPE.Work safely in confined spaces, tight areas, and other shipyard environments.Maintain a clean and organized work area.Key RequirementsCopper-nickel TIG welding experience is required.Minimum 1–3+ years of professional TIG/GTAW welding experience strongly preferred.Extensive CuNi or marine pipe welding experience is highly preferred.Previous shipyard, marine, naval, or industrial piping experience strongly preferred.Experience welding 90/10 and/or 70/30 CuNi pipe preferred.Strong knowledge of GTAW/TIG welding procedures and parameters.Knowledge of shielding gases and proper gas-purging procedures.Strong understanding of CuNi joint preparation and contamination prevention.Experience using dedicated CuNi/stainless wire brushes, grinders, and preparation tools.Ability to properly fit, align, and prepare pipe prior to welding.Ability to read blueprints, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding specifications.Must understand proper heat input, travel angle, arc length, filler placement, and puddle control.Must be capable of producing clean, consistent welds suitable for required inspection standards.Must be able to pass required drug screening and background check. Shifts:Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Some Saturdays Duration:Temp to perm How to Apply:Apply & Receive offers NOW! Download Savard 24/7 App!Call or text us at 228-262-0878Job ID#63266029

How this job compares in Pensacola, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 113 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FL currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 231 other active welding openings from 132 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Pensacola, or widen the search to Florida.

Savard Group currently has 1 other opening live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (17), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (14), and Welding Shop in Orlando, FL (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Fort Myers at $39/hr, Jacksonville at $29/hr, and Palmetto at $28/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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