Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

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?

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription coverage

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

Health and Wellness 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. Duties include:

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.

Required:

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet