Pipe fitter

About the Job

Pipe fitter with shipyard experience.

Pipefitter Job Summary

• Installs and maintains ships’ piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines following blueprints, layouts and work orders and using hand tools and shop machines.
• Plans layout of pipe sections, cuts and bores holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes.
• Operates shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps and thermostats.
• Bends pipe to specified shape bolts on pipe-bending fixtures, bolts or welds brackets to support pipe systems.
• Connects pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks and other ship equipment.
• Repairs, packs and adjusts valves.
• Tests installed systems for leaks and to ensure that system meets specifications.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Pipefitter Qualification Standards

• High school or equivalent education preferred
• Two years on the job training at NASSCO in pipefitting or minimum three years of experience is required.
• Knowledge of basic marine piping systems, blueprint readings, silver-brazing procedures and military specifications.
• Must be able to perform marine pipefitting, bending, burning, and read blueprints and follow exact tolerances.
• Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any assigned shift.
• Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
• Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

Essential Job Tasks

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

Pipe Fitter Job Duties :

• Must have knowledge of all the J1 and J2 requirements.
• Must have a good attendance record along with being a team player.
• Brazing qualifications for face feed and insert.
• Knowledge of bending rolling offsets and 90’s on a hand bender and machine benders.
• Must know standard items that pertain to pipe installation and testing.
• Able to hand prep piping for backing rings and butt welds either using grinder or cutting machines.
• Able to work with PCP’s and CWP’s along with the proper WAF and drawings.
• Must have prior experience with P-1 piping and P-2 high-energy pipe testing and installation.
• Must be familiar with QA checkpoints and what paperwork needs to be on the job during the checkpoint.
• Be able to read micrometer and feeler gauges.
• Be able to identify pipe material.
• Basic knowledge of MIL-STD 777.

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids

Blueprints, drawings, pipefitter handbook, measuring tools, hand tools, welding tools and leads, sawzalls, emery cloth, pipes, fire bottle, mirror, glues, extension cords, chain falls, come along, blanks, tags, pens, hydro pump, sketch pad, painting, masking, high reaching, cleaning equipment, and solvents, and personal protective equipment.

Physical / Mental Involvement

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 and 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 calculator to solve standard formulas;

measuring and verifying task requirements. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions.

Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

Marginal Job Tasks

General housekeeping in work areas. May be required to attend safety, quality and / or process improvement meetings.

Environmental Factors

Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and / or respiratory difficulties.

Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

PipeFitter Requirements

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT ALLIE OR ADRIAN @ 619-358-9850 or 619-639-7035

Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

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About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc. :

Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high performing talent who are passionate in what they do.

Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve.

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Last updated : 2024-11-16

Salary : $83,200 - $87,360