Pipe Fitter Entry Level

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pipe fitters are responsible for installing complex piping systems on ships and in shops. This involves learning to read blueprints, fabricating, installing, inspecting, and testing numerous piping systems. New hires will attend a Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class within their first few weeks and will receive ongoing training throughout their careers to enhance their knowledge.

Requirements

• Able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
• Able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Able to pass Physical Agility Test.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Install complex piping systems on ships and in shops.
• Read blueprints.
• Fabricate piping systems.
• Install piping systems.
• Inspect piping systems.
• Test piping systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical benefits including an on-site health center
• 401K company match
• Employee discounts
• Prescription drug plan choices
• Dental and vision plan choices
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED