Pipefitter

Tecnico • Chesapeake, VA

12d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Pipefitters install, fit, and assemble piping systems made of materials including steel, galvanized steel, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel. They use appropriate tools, valves, and fittings and follow technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant installations. 1st Class Mechanics are expected to receive assignments independently, plan the work, identify material requirements, and execute tasks efficiently and accurately.

The role involves working in shipyard environments and following applicable company, safety, technical, and regulatory requirements. The position may require outdoor work, work at heights or in confined spaces, exposure to loud noise, airborne particles or fumes, overtime, weekend work, and travel to alternate worksites as project needs demand.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience as a Pipefitter in a shipyard.
• Certification to braze at Grades 3, 4, and 5.
• Certification in LOK-Ring (MAF fittings).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches and create fabrication sketches and targets.
• Ability to install systems with or without blueprints and build mock-ups.
• Ability to troubleshoot pipe fitting removal and installation issues.
• Proficiency in preparing joints for welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or gluing and meeting required tolerances.
• Proficiency in air, hydrostatic, static, and operational testing of piping systems, including compliance with 009-71.
• Ability to calculate joint allowances, take-offs, and tolerances for applicable joint types.
• Ability to use trade tools and instruments, including pipe benders, bandsaws, grinders, drills, and pipe threaders, and to maintain personal hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret Chemist and Competent Person reports for hot-work safety.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and in loud or dusty/fume-exposed environments.
• Ability to wear a respirator as required and comply with fit-testing and respiratory-protection protocols.
• Physical ability to sit, reach, and use hands to handle or operate tools and equipment; occasionally stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climb ladders or structures.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently and seek assistance for heavier loads.
• Must pass drug screening and Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain government facility security passes and badges at the shipyards where Técnico works.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, or travel to alternate worksites when project needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with OSHA standards, Técnico safety policies, and applicable safety, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform layout, fabrication, installation, modification, testing, and repair of piping systems using materials such as copper, CuNi, CRES, and steel.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches; create fabrication sketches and targets for new installations and mock-ups.
• Install piping systems with or without blueprints, including building mock-ups and performing off-site prefabrication.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving pipe fitting removals and installations.
• Prepare pipe joints for welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or gluing in accordance with required tolerances.
• Operate pipe bending machines and torches; fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports.
• Perform air, hydrostatic, static, and operational tests on piping systems in accordance with safety and quality standards, including 009-71.
• Calculate joint allowances, take-offs, and tolerances for butt welds, socket welds, brazed joints, and threaded joints.
• Perform silver brazing (Grades 3, 4, and 5) and install MAF fittings.
• Work independently and safely in accordance with procedures, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Use and maintain the hand tools and instruments necessary for the trade, including pipe benders, bandsaws, grinders, drills, and pipe threaders, as well as personal hand tools.
• Read and interpret Chemist and Competent Person reports to confirm safe conditions for hot work.
• Conduct self-inspections to ensure work meets quality standards and complies with drawings and specifications.
• Guide and train junior craftsmen and provide direction as a senior mechanic when required.
• Maintain good attendance, a positive and professional attitude, effective working relationships, pride in work, and receptiveness to constructive feedback.
• Work overtime, weekends, or at alternate worksites when project needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed