Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled
- North Kingstown, United States
- Entry Level
- Posted
- Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? Or do you have plumbing and/or HVAC experience and are looking for a career with opportunities to grow?
- No experience required. As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training and opportunities for you to excel as a Pipefitter.
- Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
Responsibilities
- Programs Commuter/Van Services/Ripta Tuition Reimbursement Program Safety Boot Reimbursement Program Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities Pipefitter Responsibilities: Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures.
- Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances.
- Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful.
- Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
- Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
- Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
- Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
- Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
- Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components
- This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
Available to work all shifts
- Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
- Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training
- Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
- Metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Related Military/Navy experience
Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
- Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet
Benefits
- Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Paid Training Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription coverage 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
Overview
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