Pipefitter

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

67d•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Please upload a resume with all active certifications. This is a union role within the local 261c.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be able to work all three shift schedules, seniority will dictate which shift.
Must have completed an approved 4 year piping/plumbing apprenticeship and a minimum of four years experience as a journeyman pipefitter/plumber or ten years pipefitting experience in an approved industrial environment.
Essential reading skills are required.
High degree of mechanical aptitude and the ability to respond appropriately in high stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sprinkler and deluge systems desirable.
Some post high school education is preferred.
It is preferred the Candidates have pipe and welding certification and must provide documentation showing all applicable experience and training with appropriate references.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, maintain, and install piping systems.
Experience with steam and plumbing systems.
Must be able to clean and maintain boilers.
Must have ability to troubleshoot steam, air and water systems.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and schematics to install and troubleshoot piping systems.
Candidate must be flexible in accepting additional duties as assigned by supervision.
Candidate must be able to organize work area and maintain neat and proper records.
Candidate must be able to analyze data and make appropriate judgments and must be able to work effectively with Plant Management.
Reference, support, and utilize appropriate GOPs and UOPs.
Provide improvement suggestions where needed.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business processes in scope of responsibility.
Improve quality by continuously improving products and services for our customers.