Pipefitter

NSC Staffing•Newport News, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NSC Staffing is hiring an experienced Pipefitter with silver brazing experience to support shipyard operations in Newport News, Virginia. The role involves layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of shipboard piping systems, both aboard vessels and in shop environments. The successful candidate will work with multiple pipe materials and joining methods, read and interpret technical drawings, and produce precise installations that meet applicable technical and safety standards. The position requires independent work as well as teamwork, and may include supervising and training junior mechanics. Candidates must have at least five years of shipboard pipefitting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, required safety training including Firewatch certification, and eligibility for DBIDS. Local candidates are preferred, though non-local applicants may be considered based on qualifications. Candidates must be able to enter confined spaces and work in physically demanding environments, and must provide a basic pipefitting tool set. The anticipated base pay is $25 to $29; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. NSC Staffing describes this as an immediate opportunity and offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, direct deposit or Global Cash Card, career advancement opportunities, referral bonuses, and OSHA training and certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum five years of shipboard pipefitting experience.
DBIDS eligibility.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and fabricating from sketches.
Skill with pipe benders, threaders, saws, grinders, and drill presses.
Strong troubleshooting and leadership capabilities.
Required safety training, including Firewatch certification.
Ability to enter confined spaces and perform physically demanding work.
Reliable, steady, and safety-conscious work ethic.
Possession of a basic pipefitting tool set, including assorted screwdrivers and pliers; tip cleaners and markers; tubing cutters; channel locks; combination wrenches; 14-inch and 18-inch pipe wrenches; mini and standard crescent wrenches; a socket set up to 1¼ inches; hammer; center punch; file; pry bar; and striker.

Nice To Haves

Silver brazing experience.
Technical training.
Local to the Newport News, Virginia area; non-local applicants may be considered based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of piping systems aboard vessels and in shop environments.
Prepare joints for welding or brazing according to system specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches, and create fabrication sketches when needed.
Lay out offset and rolling offset bends accurately.
Assemble and install flanges, fittings, hangers, and supports.
Safely operate pipe bending and threading machines, torches, and other trade tools.
Test systems using air and water methods to verify integrity and performance.
Fabricate mock-ups and jigs for off-site prefabrication within tolerance requirements.
Work with copper, CuNi, NiCu, Cres, and steel materials.
Tack weld, silver braze, soft solder, and burn as required for assigned tasks.
Supervise and train junior mechanics while maintaining industry codes and safety standards.
Follow shipyard safety practices and wear required personal protective equipment.
Maintain dependable attendance and work independently or as part of a team.