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Overview

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated individuals to join their team as Commercial Pipe Welders. They have been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG and Stick welding on various piping materials, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
  • Fit, assemble, and install pipe, fittings, and related components according to project specifications and drawings.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
  • Prepare pipe joints, select appropriate welding materials, and determine proper welding techniques for each application.
  • Grind, clean, and finish welds to meet project quality requirements.
  • Work alongside plumbers, pipefitters, and other construction trades to complete commercial piping installations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following established safety procedures.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of pipe welding experience, preferably in commercial mechanical, plumbing, or HVAC construction.
  • Proficiency in TIG and Stick welding processes.
  • Ability to pass the required pipe welding test.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and piping layouts.
  • Must be able to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to report to multiple commercial construction job sites as assigned and work varying schedules.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • May require travel.
  • Work environment may include varying temperatures and exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces or from high heights.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Richmond, VA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Richmond, VA currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$28/hr across 9 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 Richmond, VA

We're tracking 15 other active welding openings in Richmond, VA right now, from 7 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 163 other active welding openings from 83 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Richmond, or widen the search to Virginia.

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. currently has 7 other openings live in Virginia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. (14), General Dynamics NASSCO (10), and Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII (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 Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newport News at $40/hr, Norfolk at $30/hr, and Chesapeake at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG and Stick work. 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

See all pipe welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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