Pipefitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Pipefitter Duties

• Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures
• Installation of Standard Hangers, Shock Mounted, and Resilient Hangers
• Maintain verbatim compliance with written procedures to insure adequate support and noise control attributes are met
• Apply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances
• Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
• Able to work with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
• Systems include hydraulic, lube oil, and low pressure air, and low and high pressure steam, sea water, chilled water and potable water
• Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
• Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs
• Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

  Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
  • Commuter/Van Services
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Hourly Rates from $24.28-$30.13

  Qualifications

  • Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be a current High School Senior OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
  • 0-5 years of relevant Pipefitting, Automotive, Construction, or Mechanical experience
  • Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program if applicable
  • Must be available to train and work on any shift

  Skills

  • Candidate must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, blueprints, test documents, diagrams and perform basic layout functions
  • Willing to accept Road assignments
  • Must be able and willing to receive and pass Nuclear Pipefitter Training

  Physical Qualifications

  • Climbing
  • Color Vision
  • Crawling
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Kneeling
  • Light Lifting
  • Medium Lifting
  • Pulling
  • Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Stooping
  • Twisting

  Environmental Attributes

  • Acids or Alkalis
  • Cold
  • Dusty
  • Fumes
  • Hot
  • Inside
  • Noise
  • Oily
  • Outside