MECH TECH K 1 (PIPEFITTER)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401K

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Pipefitter to install, modify and repair piping systems on shipbuilding projects. You will read drawings, plan routing, elevations and component placement to ensure leak‑free joints and proper operation of pumps, gauges and pressure regulators.

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent; only candidates eligible for U.S. citizenship are considered. The role offers multiple shifts and is full-time on-site at our shipyard.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify and repair piping systems and equipment from drawings, blueprints and sketches.
• Plan routing, placement, pitch and elevation of piping systems; install hangers and components to ensure proper operation.
• Join, seal, and test systems for leak-free joints and correct pressures.

Skills

Pipefitting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Req ID: 50338
• Team: C100 PRODUCTION
• Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
• Full-Time
• Shift: Multiple
• Relocation: No relocation assistance available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirement: No
• Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

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 such things as risers, branch outlets, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators in the combination needed to ensure the proper operation of the systems. 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.

Must Have

• High School diploma or equivalent. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• tele-medicine
• welfare resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.