We have a wonderful opportunity for four Pipefitters in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
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 - $28/Hour based on experience; Per Diem is offered for Non-local