2ND SHIFT MECH TECH K 2 (PIPEFITTER)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

On-site health centers

Wellness resources

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, seeks skilled pipefitters in Goose Creek, SC. You will install, modify, and repair piping systems and equipment, reading drawings, blueprints, and sketches to plan routing, placement, and testing for reliable operation.

Responsibilities include setting up routes, elevations, installing hangers, risers, expansion joints, and performing leak-proof joint testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma with related experience or an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years related education/experience.
• Apprentice graduate or associate’s degree in a relevant discipline with 1 year related experience.
• May require certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair piping systems and equipment from drawings/blueprints/sketches.
• Plan routing, placement, elevation, pressure reduction, and testing for proper operation.
• Join, seal, and test joints to ensure leak-free operation and correct pressures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Piping installation

Interpret drawings

Education

High school diploma with related education

Apprentice/associate degree (relevant discipline)

Certification may be required

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing piping systems and equipment. The pipefitters work from drawings, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment. They install, modify, and repair systems by setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, installing hangers at proper pitch and elevation, and determining and installing risers, branch outlets, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators. The pipefitters also install equipment by planning and completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, determining and placing the equipment at the proper elevations and points in the systems, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak‑free joints, and operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years additional education and/or related experience.
• Apprentice graduate or associate’s degree in a relevant discipline with 1 year of related experience.
• May require certification.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options.
• Financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.