1st Class Pipe Fitter: 2nd Shift (Job ID: 1135)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. • Norfolk, VA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st Class Pipe Fitter to support 2nd Shift operations in our Shipyard in Norfolk, VA. This position will support 2nd shift operations (3:30PM - 12:00AM).

Requirements

• Must have at least seven (7) years' experience in shipboard Pipefitting.
• Must have the 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.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be trained in the NAVSEA Standard Items that are applicable to the pipefitter trade and demonstrate an advanced understanding of bevels, types of backing rings, consumable inserts (E/B rings), open roots, saddles, miters and tolerances.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Technical Training.
• DBIDS eligibility preferred.
• Mechanical experience or Outside Machinist experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems.
• Install simple systems without the use of blueprints.
• Perform target work for piping systems by taking an existing sample of an old piping system to make a new piping system.
• Construct dimensionally correct mock-up for off-site prefabrication, read blueprints, fabricate stands and jigs, and create targets.
• Construct piping systems within required tolerances.
• Track job from material list through completion.
• Fit pipe and properly prepare joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done.
• Utilize blueprints and make fabrication sketches from which another mechanic could fabricate a unit of pipe to complete work assignments.
• Determine and apply joint and system tolerances.
• Set up and operate burning torch.
• Fabricate and design pipe hangars.
• Perform tests on piping systems with air and water.
• Routinely Tack Weld, Silver Braze, Soft Solder, and Burn.
• Work with all materials and sizes of pipe and tubing.
• Calculate take-ups of butt welds, socket welds, and threaded joints.
• Lay out all piping systems.
• Safely complete local air testing, compressed air testing and hydrostatic testing.
• Operate pipe bending machines.
• Evaluate joint allowances and build the piping systems within required tolerances.
• Work with all types of pipe joints such as welded, screwed, soldered, and glued.
• Work with various types of materials such as copper, CuNi, Cres, Steel, etc.
• Train subordinates and supervise crew as senior mechanic.
• Adhere to industry codes, specifications, and regulations.
• Understand and act upon instruction / work independently to complete responsibilities.

Benefits

• Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed