A Class Pipe Fitter

Austalusa; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in shipbuilding is seeking a dedicated A Class Pipe Fitter to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will utilize your skills in interpreting blueprints, cutting, and bending pipes to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You'll work collaboratively with a team to meet production goals while adhering to safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and develop your career in a supportive environment. If you thrive in hands-on roles and are passionate about craftsmanship, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience in reading blueprints and specifications for layout.
• Ability to cut, thread, and bend pipes using tools.

Responsibilities

• Install pipe systems on vessels, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Test systems for leaks and maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Pipe Cutting and Bending

Leak Testing

Team Collaboration

OSHA Compliance

Education

1 year as a B-class pipe fitter

2 years in a similar role

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the A Class Pipe Fitter role at Austal USA.

Reports To:
A Class Pipe Fitter reports to and takes direction from a Pipe Supervisor on a daily basis.

Overall purpose of job: To work within a team of Pipe Fitters to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment.
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system.
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools.
• Install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.
• Safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements.
• Inspect work, identify potential problems, and initiate corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department.
• Ensure correct work procedures are adhered to.
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
• Help build the team environment.
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training.
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables, etc.
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• Be prepared to step up as supervisor when required.
• Must have a full set of personal tools.
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
• Always be ready to start shift on time.
• Follow Austal guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe fitter at Austal or 2 years experience in a similar role at a comparative employer.
• Pass the “A” Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.

Liaises With:

• Supervisors
• Foremen

Additional Guidelines:

• US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly.

SAFETY:

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment:

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR:

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Shipbuilding