Job Details
Overview
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?
Apply today! 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.
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.
Qualifications
Required:High school diploma or equivalent
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, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily