MECH TECH K 1 (PIPEFITTER)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Goose Creek, SC seeks a skilled pipefitter responsible for installing, modifying, and repairing piping systems on naval vessels. You will read drawings, lay out routes, set elevations, install fittings, and test for leak-free operation.

A high school diploma is required, and certification may be needed. This role offers full-time hours in a shipbuilding environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. May require certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair piping systems and equipment.
• Plan routing and layout from drawings, blueprints, and sketches.
• Install equipment, ensure proper elevations, and test for leak-free joints.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 48545
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

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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. May require certification.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness 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.

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.