Marine Pipefitter – 2nd Class (Shipyard Expert)

Lyon Shipyard, Inc.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon Shipyard, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 2nd Class Pipe Fitter to install and maintain ship piping systems using diverse materials. You will read blueprints, fit and install pipe, and work with valves and fittings according to layouts and specifications.

The position requires 2nd Class qualifications with 3+ years of marine/industrial pipefitting experience, plus ability to read drawings and operate common pipe fitting tools in an outdoor shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent, apprentice or trade school.
• 2nd Class – 3+ years of experience in marine or industrial pipefitting.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, fit, and install pipe.
• Read and interpret marine blueprints and specifications.
• Operate tools: threader, pipe bender, bench grinder and drill press.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Maintain and test pipe systems per procedures.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Apprentice or trade school

Tools

Pipe Threader

Pipe Bender

Bench Grinder

Drill Press

Job description

Lyon Shipyard, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 2nd Class Pipe Fitter to install and maintain ship piping systems using diverse materials. You will read blueprints, fit and install pipe, and work with valves and fittings according to layouts and specifications.

The position requires 2nd Class qualifications with 3+ years of marine/industrial pipefitting experience, plus ability to read drawings and operate common pipe fitting tools in an outdoor shipyard environment.