Pipe Fitter/Welder
Anduril· Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production
Santa Ana, California$68k - $90kPosted 4mo ago
About the role
Pipe Fitter / Welder role at Anduril Industries focused on fabricating, fitting, and installing piping systems for maritime structures, with strict tolerances and underwater/pressurized operation.
Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications to fabricate and install piping systems
- Measure, cut, bevel, bend, and fit pipe and tubing from small-bore instrument tubing to large-diameter piping
- Fit-up welded joints, silver-brazed joints, and mechanically fastened connections to tight tolerances
- Work across systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high- and low-pressure air, seawater, chilled water, potable water, and steam
- Install hangers, supports, and penetration pieces per drawing and spec
- Perform hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing and build test boundaries, monitor gauges, and identify leaks
- Perform NAVSEA-qualified welds on pipe and tube in all positions (1G–6G) using GTAW (TIG), SMAW (stick), or GMAW (MIG) processes as required
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, and other alloys per applicable weld procedures
- Maintain weld certifications and pass re-qualification testing on schedule
- Perform silver brazing on piping joints per applicable procedures
- Prep joints (cleaning, purging, fit-up) to ensure radiographic- and ultrasonic-quality welds
- Groom completed systems and prepare for company, customer, and government inspections
- Document all work: weld maps, joint logs, NDE records, material traceability
- Identify and disposition non-conformances through proper channels
- Maintain compliance with NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, Level I, and SOC requirements as applicable
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or related mechanical trade experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications
- Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe in multiple positions
- Experience with fit-up to tight tolerances on welded and brazed joints
- Ability to pass weld qualification testing to applicable certifications
- Willing to work any shift, overtime, and in all shop/field environments
- U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)
Skills
Required:Blueprints / technical drawings interpretationGTAW (TIG) weldingSMAW (stick) weldingGMAW (MIG) weldingHydrostatic/Pneumatic testing
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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