O43 MAINTENANCE PIPE FITTER

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis​

On-site health centers

401(k) and financial planning tools

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Maintenance Pipefitter to service and repair building piping systems, including PVC, copper and other materials. The role focuses on potable water, grey water and other piping systems and allows work on plumbing fixtures and replacements.

The position requires the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces, lift up to 40 lbs, and adapt to multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Pipefitter is responsible for maintenance and repairs of building piping systems.
• Also completing repairs on various piping systems (composed of PVC, copper and other piping materials).
• Repairs on potable water, grey water and other piping systems in buildings;
• Repairs to plumbing fixtures and replacements.

Skills

Height/Space work

Heavy lifting

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Req ID: 50579
• Team: O43 MAINTENANCE DEPT
• 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 Requirements: No
• Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
• Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80
• The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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.

The Role

The Maintenance Pipefitter is responsible for maintenance and repairs of building piping systems.

• Also completing repairs on various piping sytems (compsed of PVC, copper and other piping materials)
• Repairs on potable water, grey water and other piping systems in buildings;
• Repairs to plumbing fixtures and replacements.

Must Have

• Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of hot water heating systems and chill water piping systems is a plus.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future.

• 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.

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.