PIPE FITTER -CERTIFIED

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

15d•$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 piping systems aboard ships. New hires attend a Fundamentals of Pipe Fitting class during their first few weeks and may receive further training throughout their careers. This position is intended for applicants who hold 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

Present one or more certificates of completion or a diploma in pipefitting or a directly related field from a vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprenticeship program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Be able to take measurements or willing to learn.
Be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Pass a physical agility test.
Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
Be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
Be able to work overtime as needed and any shift.
Be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
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.