PIPE FITTER ENTRY LEVEL

Huntington Ingalls • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pipe fitters are responsible for installing complex piping systems on the ship and in the shop. More than 23 miles of pipe are installed on a submarine, and over 230 miles of pipe are installed on a carrier. As a pipe fitter, you will learn to read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test the many piping systems onboard a ship. In your first few weeks, you will attend a Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class to receive important information for the job. Throughout your career, you will also receive additional training to enhance your 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 the ship and in the shop
• 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
• 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: No Education Listed