A Class Pipe Fitter - SDCA

austalusa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in San Diego seeks a skilled B-class pipe fitter to join a shipyard team building and maintaining marine vessels. You will read drawings, cut openings, measure and bend piping, and test systems for leaks, following OSHA guidelines and company procedures.

The role demands the ability to interpret engineering drawings, work with limited supervision, and help train peers. Travel to off-site locations may be required; expect a collaborative, safety‑minded team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe using hand and power tools.
• Test systems for leaks using testing equipment.
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping systems.
• Install pipe systems on board vessels safely and productively.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpret specs

Mechanical aptitude

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Tool handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

REPORTS TO: Production Supervision

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.

SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.

The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Must be willing to develop other team members skill levels.

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
• Ability to 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
• Ability to install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.
• Ability to safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements.
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Ensure correct work procedures 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.
• Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required
• Must have 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
• Do not leave job early or return late from break times
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage
• Performs and executes work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items
• Must be able to travel to off-site locations
• Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270)

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 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.

LIASES WITH

• Supervisors
• Foremen
• Production Manager
• PDSS Leadership
• Safety personnel

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

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.
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