Pipefitter

Summary

Using brazing and cutting equipment and various power and hand tools, the pipefitter performs a variety of shop and shipboard pipefitter trade functions. These functions include the repair and/or removal of old structural materials; the installation and fit up of new structural materials and complete fabrication of complex fluid system piping and piping hangers and supports. Works under direct supervision and performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply basic pipefitting and brazing processes to join, fabricate, or repair fluid system piping and associated hangers and supports.
• Proficient in fitting straight pipe runs between brazed, welded or mechanical fittings.
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed.
• May lay out and mark points on parts or subassemblies using rules, square, scribe or templates.
• May position pieces be welded or brazed into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and piping systems with minimal damage to surrounding materials.
• Maintain certification in the brazing procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience working in the marine fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of brazing standards and brazing procedures.
• Current brazing Certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials.
• Skill to make acceptable brazes as determined by either peel test or UT test.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience working in the marine fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of brazing standards and brazing procedures.
• Current brazing Certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials.
• Skill to make acceptable brazes as determined by either peel test or UT test.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of welding tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage, welding techniques, and physical properties of metal.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear.
• Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space.
• The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.