**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Marine Pipe** **Welders** for projects located in and around **Freeland, WA** . This is a full time opportunity with a pay range of **up to $36/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + **Preparation & Layout** + Prepare and align pipe joints (beveling, cleaning, fitting, tack welding) + Select appropriate filler metals, consumables, and welding processes + **Welding & Fabrication** + Perform welding on a variety of piping systems: fuel, lube oil, hydraulics, fire main, potable water, steam, etc. + Utilize multiple processes: SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW (flux-core) + Work with carbon steel, copper-nickel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys + Execute welds in all positions (1G–6G) to meet marine welding standards + **Installation & Repair** + Weld pipe spools, flanges, brackets, and supports for shipboard systems + Repair cracked, damaged, or corroded piping and fittings + Perform hot work aboard vessels in compliance with shipyard fire watch and safety protocols + **Inspection & Testing** + Conduct visual inspections for defects (undercut, porosity, lack of fusion, etc.) + Prepare welds for NDT (x-ray, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, magnetic particle) + Repair or reweld as needed to achieve acceptance standards + **Compliance & Safety** + Follow all shipyard safety policies, including confined space entry, hot work permits, and lockout/tagout procedures **Requirements:** + Minimum of 3 years of Shipfitting/Marine Welding Experience + Able to Read and Interpret Blueprints + Experience in Marine Fabrication + Must Maintain a Clean and Organized Work Area + Must Follow Shipyard Safety Protocols + Standard PPE **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Emma Epp **Location** US-WA-FREELAND **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(9/3/2025 9:06 AM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-362927_ **_Category_** _Welder - Pipe_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Location_** _US-WA-FREELAND_