Pipefitter

About This Role

This role involves installing and maintaining piping systems on ships, including steam, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines, by following blueprints and using various tools and machines. The pipefitter plans layouts, cuts and bores holes, and connects pipes to ship equipment, ensuring systems meet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and spool sheets for application to assigned tasks
• Set up work area with appropriate tools and materials in the shop or on board ship
• Cut, bend, weld, braze, grind, and/or burn pipes to fit and connect for shipboard installation
• Install and/or remove pipe
• Inspect and tag out piping systems; air test tanks/voids; hydrostatically test the piping system and equipment
• Perform other duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education preferred
• Two years of on-the-job training at NASSCO in pipefitting or a minimum of three years of experience
• Knowledge of basic marine piping systems, blueprint reading, silver-brazing procedures, and military specifications
• Ability to perform marine pipefitting, bending, burning, and read blueprints and follow exact tolerances
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any assigned shift
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English)
• Ability to hear warning signals, read, and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing
• Occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings, and working in reclined positions, as needed
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints
• Perceiving details and making visual comparisons
• Using a calculator to solve standard formulas
• Measuring and verifying task requirements
• Ability to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in the work area

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• Life and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness coaching
• Onsite health services

Important Details

• Application deadline: Until Filled
• Shift: ALL
• Security Clearance: No Clearance