Pipe Fitter -Certified

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

13d•$59,675 - $62,067•Onsite

About The Position

Pipefitters install complex piping systems on ships and in the shop. The work includes learning to read blueprints and fabricating, installing, inspecting, and testing the many piping systems onboard ships. New employees attend a Fundamentals of Pipe Fitting class during their first few weeks and receive additional training throughout their careers. This position is for applicants who have a certificate or diploma in pipefitting or a directly related field, such as commercial pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, welding, hydraulics, or storm/wastewater management. Applicants without experience or certifications are encouraged to apply for the Pipefitter Trainee requisition.

Requirements

Must present one or more certificates of completion or a diploma in pipefitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Must pass a physical agility test.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
Must be able to work overtime as needed and be willing to work any shift.
Must be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Install complex piping systems on ships and in the shop.
Read blueprints and fabricate, install, inspect, and test shipboard piping systems.
Take measurements, or learn to take measurements.