Journeymen Pipefitter

BAE Systems, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. Platforms & Services seeks a Pipefitter First Class Mechanic in Norfolk to perform skilled mechanical duties on vessels, fitting piping systems, burning/brazing, testing and sketching piping layouts.

The role requires a high school diploma and minimum 5 years of pipefitting experience; you will work with valves, hangers, and supports, interpret drawings, conduct hydrostatic tests, and follow safety policies under a CBA. Openings on 1st and 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma /GED.
• Minimum 5-year pipefitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Laying out, presenting, fitting, and installing pipe, tubing, and related equipment.
• Cutting, threading, and bending pipes to lengths and angles using tools like pipe cutters, threading machines, and torches.
• Connecting pipes using welding, soldering, brazing, and threading.
• Conduct pressure tests and leak checks to ensure system integrity.
• Inspect existing piping for wear, corrosion or leaks and replace damaged sections.
• Interpret drawings, isometrics, and specs to determine layout and materials.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Welding

Soldering

Brazing

Threading

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Tools

Pipe cutters

Threading machines

Torches

Job description

Job Description

Platform & Services is seeking a Pipefitter. The Pipe Shop First Class Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving general fitting piping systems on vessels, burning/brazing, testing and sketching piping systems.

Platform & Services is seeking a Pipefitter. The Pipe Shop First Class Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving general fitting piping systems on vessels, burning/brazing, testing and sketching piping systems. The First Class Mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation; performs preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery; records work performed and follows specified safety policies and procedure.

• Laying out, presenting, fitting, and installing pipe, tubing, and related equipment. This includes installing valves, hangers, and supports.
• Cutting, threading, and bending pipes to specific lengths and angles using tools like pipe cutters, threading machines, and torches.
• Connecting pipes using various techniques, including welding, soldering, brazing, and threading.
• Conduct pressure tests and leak checks to ensure the integrity of the system before it becomes operational.
• Inspecting existing piping systems for wear, corrosion, or leaks and replacing damaged sections.
• Interpreting technical drawings, isometric sketches, and specifications to determine the layout and materials required for a project.

Openings on both 1st and 2nd shift.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $29.00 to $35.00 per hour (or $60,320 to $72,800 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will ultimately determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school Diploma /GED
• Minimum 5-year pipefitting experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Read and interpret advanced blueprints
• Know the basic tools required and their uses
• Identification of piping by class, schedule, size and the systems in which they are used.
• Identification of various gaskets and fasteners and the systems they are used on
• Know types of bevels, types of backing rings, consumable inserts (E/B ring), open roots, saddles, miters, tolerances
• Remove and install docking plug
• Gas freeing- Preserval of internal structures
• Chlorinate CHT and Potable Water Systems
• Conduct hydrostatic testing
• Standard Operating Procedure for Shop Hydrostatic Test Stand
• Complete a sketch sheet (P-1, P-2, P-3, P-13, P-14, P-15, P-16, P-17, P-68, P-69, P-71, P-72, p-3B and tolerances)

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.