Pipefitters are assigned to rip out, repair, target, layout, fabricate, install and test marine piping systems onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization
Repair and replacement of ships' piping systems such as Auxiliary Salt Water, Fire Main, Potable Water, Hydraulic, Compressed Air, Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Engine Exhaust etc. are accomplished utilizing work item specifications, NAVSEA/Military standards and marine blueprints
Necessary fabrication abilities include the use of various shop equipment such as table saws, pipe threading machines, bending machines (power as well as hand operated), drill presses and brazing equipment
Tasks associated with this position are the strain free of pumps and miscellaneous ship equipment as well as blanking, pressure testing of tanks (structural boundary testing) and unblinking of the same. Performs related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
Required Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years pipefitting in a Marine/Shipyard environment Proficient in fabrication, installation and testing marine piping systems Ability to understand, perform and certify in silver brazing. Must be able to read and interpret marine piping blueprints and military specifications Must be able to pass written and hands on exams to include: o Written Pipefitter Journeyman Exam o Blueprint Reading Exam o Hands on Silver Braze Exam o Vision Exam
Candidates may be required to travel to different sites or Naval Bases Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently Must be flexible to working all shifts Must have own tools Must have own transportation Must be US Citizen Must pass drug and background screening and be eligible to obtain DBIDS Badge Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position. Successfully pass a drug screening Ability to accomplish pipe fabrication processes in shop and ship board environments