Pipefitters needed in Norfolk, VA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years minimum in shipboard pipefitting experience
• Technical training preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Pipefitting trade, including but not limited to; pipe benders, bandsaws, bench grinders, drill presses, pipe threaders
• Leader’s knowledge in troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to work effectively with others
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Enter and move through manholes to reach and work internally confined spaces.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems
• Fits pipe and properly prepares joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done
• Works from blueprints and makes fabrication sketches from which another mechanic could fabricate a unit of pipe
• Lays out and figures off set bends and rolling offset bends
• Make up flanges - Proper sequence and material required
• Read Blueprints and drawings related to job
• Set up and operate burning torch
• Fabricate and design pipe hangars
• Test piping systems with air and water
• Conduct actions and work behaviors according to safe shipyard practices
• Tack Weld, Silver braze, soft solder and burn
• Install simple systems without blueprints
• Work with all materials and sizes of pipe and tubing
• Lay out all piping systems
• Run pipe bending machines
• Evaluate joint allowances and build the piping systems within required tolerances
• Construct dimensionally correct mock-up for off-site prefabrication - Read blueprints, fabricate stands and jigs, make targets. Construct within required tolerances. Track job from material list through completion
• Work with all types of pipe joints, welded, screwed, soldered, glued, and all types of materials; copper, CuNi, NiCu, Cres, Steel, etc.
• Able to properly use hand tools and power tools associated with the trade
• Train insubordinates and supervise crew as senior mechanic
• Adherence to industry codes, specifications, and regulations
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator

HOURS:

• First shift starts at 6AM and may work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project.

PAY:

• $22 - $27/Hour based on experience