A Class Pipe Fitter
About The Position
This role involves working within a team of Pipe Fitters to achieve maximum production in minimum time, adhering to standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. The individual must have a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow directions. Experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, job specifications, and perform work on marine vessels are essential. The individual must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision, and be willing to develop other team members' skill levels.
Requirements
- 1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe fitter at Austal or 2 years experience in a similar role at comparative employer
- Pass the “A” Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations
- Must have full set of personal tools
Nice To Haves
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Ability to interpret job specifications
- Perform work on marine vessels
- Willing to develop other team members skill levels
- Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
- Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
- Test system for leaks using testing equipment
- Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
- Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools
- Install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner
- Safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements
- Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions
- Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
- Ensure correct work procedures adhered to
- Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor
- Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team
- Help build the team environment
- Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training
- Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements
- Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
- Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance
- Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required
- Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time
- Always be ready to start shift on time
- Follow Austal guidelines and procedures
- Do not leave job early or return late from break times
- Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
