B Class Pipe Welder
Location
Mobile, AL
Posted on October 28, 2026
Location
Mobile, AL
Posted on October 28, 2026
Compensation: Up to $35.85/hr DOE
Reports To
Supervisor –“B” Class Pipe Welder reports to and takes direction from a Pipe Supervisor on a daily basis
Overall purpose of job: To work within a team of Pipe Fitters and welders to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.
Summary
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.
The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.
Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Also, must be willing to develop other team members’ skill level.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols. Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedures in 6G position Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedure for aluminum pipe Ability to work to Austal Tig Welding standards Work to Austal housekeeping procedure Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions. Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor. Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team. Help build the team environment. Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training. Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements. Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc. Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance. Must have full set of personal tools Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time. Always be ready to start shift on time Follow Austal guidelines and procedures Do not leave job early or return late from break times Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
1 year minimum work experience at Austal or 2 years experience in similar role at comparative employer. Completion of an Austal approved Advanced Pipe Welder or comparable technical education is acceptable in lieu of experience Pass the “B” Class pipe welder tests: with 6G certifications for copper nickel and stainless steel LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.
Liaises With
Supervisors Foremen
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Alabama currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$33/hr across 41 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 15 other active welding openings in Mobile, AL right now, from 10 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 86 other active welding openings from 57 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mobile, or widen the search to Alabama.
Austal USA currently has 5 other openings live in Alabama, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Blue Origin (7), Staffmark (6), and Austal USA (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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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