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Pipe Welder Trainee (Bootcamp)

CompanyBOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC
LocationPascagoula
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
About The Company
Bollinger Shipyards is the leading provider of quality new construction, repair and conversion products and services to both the military and commercial marine industry. Family owned and operated since 1946, Bollinger Shipyards specializes in a wide variety of offshore and inland vessels, along with steel fabrication services. Bollinger currently operates thirteen shipyards, all of which are ISO 9001:2008 registered and strategically located throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida with direct access to the Gulf of America and the Mississippi River. With dry docks ranging in capacity up to 10,500 tons, Bollinger Shipyards provides a wide variety of dry-docks and services for both shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs. Bollinger is your FIRST TO CALL.
About the Role

Job Title:
 Pipe Welder Trainee

Location:
 Pascagoula, MS

Basic Function

The Pipe Welder Trainee will undergo training to acquire the skills necessary for the role of a Pipe Welder.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalency (General Education Diploma) preferred.
  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience in welding or other technical training preferred.

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
  • Capable of working in confined or enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to work/climb at heights greater than 5 feet.
  • Must be able to wear and work with a respirator when necessary.
  • Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
  • Physical capability to bend, squat, kneel, and climb.
  • Strong basic math skills.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

  • Learn the basics of tack welding and assist Pipe Welders as needed.
  • Acquire familiarity with fundamental welding and fitting processes.
  • Develop an understanding of shipbuilding operations and the use of job-related tools.
  • Learn and practice stick welding, short arc, flux core, aluminum tack-welding skills.
  • Provide assistance to Pipe Welders, including fire watch duties.
  • Use essential tools such as levels, squares, chipping hammer, grinders, tape measures, and torches.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and environmental policies.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned by management.
  • Work overtime when required.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

 

Key Skills
Tack WeldingStick WeldingShort Arc WeldingFlux Core WeldingAluminum Tack-WeldingWelding Fitting ProcessesShipbuilding OperationsLevel UseSquare UseChipping Hammer UseGrinder UseTape Measure UseTorch UseBasic Math SkillsSafety AdherenceFire Watch Duties
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstructionEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The trainee will learn the fundamentals of pipe welding, including tack welding, and assist experienced Pipe Welders with various fitting and welding processes. Essential duties involve developing familiarity with shipbuilding operations, using job-related tools, and performing support tasks like fire watch.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
996
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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