Pipe Welders Needed
Company
Labor One Staffing
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description
Labor One is currently hiring Pipe Welders in San Diego, CA at a Shipyard.
$160 perdiem, if eligible.
Job Requirements:
Three years of experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures, and various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal arc, SMAW and flux-core, tig welding and air arc skills.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.
Must pass a background check, vision test and drug test.
Must be able to work any shift and overtime.
Pipe Welding Assessment:
FCAW
Fillet weld plates:
· 2F 3F 4F (VT test)
• Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours
Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8” thick:
· 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT test )
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Butt joint with ceramic backing 12X8 ¾” thick:
· 1G 2G 3G (VT and UT test)
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Simulation:
· Wraps 2F 3F 36” in length
· Diagonal 3F 4F 36” in length
· In and out corners 2F 4F 6”
· Water tight collar
· Air arc fillet welds
(VT testing)
• All simulation testing takes average welder 1-2 days
GTAW Pipe welding assessment
· 6G position - 2.5 “copper nickel pipe butt joint schedule 40 (VT and bent test)
· 5F, 4F position - 3” copper nickel pipe sleeve 200 (VT and macro etch test)
· 5F, 4Fposition - 1” mild steel pipe schedule socket weld 40 (VT and macro etch test)
• All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days
Send resume to [email protected]
$160 perdiem, if eligible.
Job Requirements:
Three years of experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures, and various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal arc, SMAW and flux-core, tig welding and air arc skills.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.
Must pass a background check, vision test and drug test.
Must be able to work any shift and overtime.
Pipe Welding Assessment:
FCAW
Fillet weld plates:
· 2F 3F 4F (VT test)
• Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours
Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8” thick:
· 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT test )
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Butt joint with ceramic backing 12X8 ¾” thick:
· 1G 2G 3G (VT and UT test)
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Simulation:
· Wraps 2F 3F 36” in length
· Diagonal 3F 4F 36” in length
· In and out corners 2F 4F 6”
· Water tight collar
· Air arc fillet welds
(VT testing)
• All simulation testing takes average welder 1-2 days
GTAW Pipe welding assessment
· 6G position - 2.5 “copper nickel pipe butt joint schedule 40 (VT and bent test)
· 5F, 4F position - 3” copper nickel pipe sleeve 200 (VT and macro etch test)
· 5F, 4Fposition - 1” mild steel pipe schedule socket weld 40 (VT and macro etch test)
• All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days
Send resume to [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
