Shipyard Pipefitter 1st Class

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Pipefitters are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

Must have knowledge of all the J1 and J2 requirements.

Reliable transportation.

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.

Knowledge of tack welding, pipe and hangers.

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 to 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, feeler gauges.

Be able to identify pipe material.

Basic knowledge of MIL STD 777.

Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.

Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to shop supervisor. This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Pipefitters and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).

Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).

Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.

Full-time