Pipefitter

QED Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

QED Systems is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for marine mechanical applications at a marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm. The role involves working in shop and shipboard environments under industrial repair conditions, laying out and forming sub-assemblies, parts, and other shapes from drawings and sketches, and installing and fitting parts, assemblies, pipes, fittings, and valves. The candidate must comply with applicable safety regulations and be able to work in confined spaces and climb vertical or inclined ladders. The position requires experience with production processes and specialty-trade functions, tools, hand tools, fixtures, and shop machinery, as well as knowledge of brazing and welding procedures. The Pipefitter must be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols. Applicants must provide a resume, be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential, be U.S. citizens, and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards. Some travel is possible. The salary range is $22–$35 per hour.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Pipefitter experience.
Complete understanding of production processes and specialty-trade functions and tools.
Experience using hand tools, fixtures, and shop machinery as required.
Knowledge and experience in brazing and welding procedures.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
Completion of an apprenticeship program or demonstrated experience performing the outlined work.
Ability to comply with applicable safety regulations and work in industrial repair conditions, confined spaces, and on vertical or inclined ladders.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing no less than 30 pounds.
Must provide a resume.
Must be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Nice To Haves

Military technical school(s).

Responsibilities

Lay out work in shop and shipboard environments.
Form sub-assemblies, parts, and other shapes as required by drawings and sketches.
Install and fit parts, assemblies, pipes, fittings, and valves.
Comply with applicable safety regulations and work under industrial repair conditions.
Work in confined spaces and climb vertical or inclined ladders.
Use hand tools, fixtures, and shop machinery as required.
Read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings, including associated welding symbols.
Lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 30 pounds; exact weight depends on the job.