1st Class Pipe Fitter

Bollinger Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards is hiring a skilled 1st Class Pipe Fitter (CuNi) for our Lockport, LA location. The role involves the layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems, focusing on Copper Nickel piping.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, be proficient with precision tools, and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values equal opportunity and is committed to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of CuNi (Copper Nickel) pipe fitting experience.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
• Expertise in layout, fabrication, and installation of pipe systems.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, and install CuNi piping systems.
• Test and repair pipe systems as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project expectations.

Skills

Hands-on pipe fitting test

CuNi (Copper Nickel) pipe fitting

Use of precision tools

Tools

Grinders

Sanding discs

Job description

Title

1st Class Pipe Fitter (CuNi)

Location

Lockport, LA

Position Overview

Bollinger Shipyards is seeking a skilled 1st Class Pipe Fitter (CuNi) to join our team. This role involves the layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems, with a particular focus on Copper Nickel (CuNi) piping. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to meet production and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, and install CuNi piping systems according to technical specifications.
• Test and repair pipe systems as needed to ensure proper functionality and compliance.
• Use precision tools and equipment, including grinders and sanders, to prepare pipes for installation.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project deadlines and quality expectations.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of CuNi (Copper Nickel) pipe fitting experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must successfully pass a hands‑on pipe fitter test, which includes:
  • Creating a square cut on a CuNi pipe using a cutting grinder (Metabo).
  • Applying a bevel to the pipe using a grinder with a sanding disc.
  • Cutting the opposing end of the pipe to saddle a pipe of the same size at a 90‑degree angle.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.