Naval Shipyard Pipe Fitter: Install & Inspect Piping

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay checks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site health center

401K match

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a skilled pipe fitter to install and test piping systems on ships and in the shop. You will read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test piping networks essential to propulsion and combat systems.

Training in Fundamentals of Piping Fitting provided in first weeks; competitive pay, weekly pay, PTO, holidays, on-site health center, 401K match, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Measuring and reading blueprints are required.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
• Must be able to work overtime when needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install piping systems on ships and in the shop, reading blueprints and ensuring proper fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of piping networks.
• Attend Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class in initial weeks to gain essential job information.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance piping knowledge and job performance.

Skills

Take measurements

Read blueprints

Background check

Drug screen

Physical agility test

Lift 40 pounds

Overtime

Work outdoors

Work at heights

Work in confined spaces

Any shift

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a skilled pipe fitter to install and test piping systems on ships and in the shop. You will read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test piping networks essential to propulsion and combat systems.

Training in Fundamentals of Piping Fitting provided in first weeks; competitive pay, weekly pay, PTO, holidays, on-site health center, 401K match, and discounts.