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Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat

  • 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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