Pipefitter

United Support Services; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Support Services, Inc. seeks a Pipefitter for our Portsmouth Naval Shipyard facility in Kittery, ME. The role involves reading blueprints, installing and repairing piping systems aboard Navy vessels, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Requires base access credentials and US government background clearance. Ideal candidates have apprenticeship completion or 3+ years in pipefitting, familiarity with shipyard environments, and the physical ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• 3 years pipefitting experience required; 5 years preferred
• Completion of apprenticeship preferred
• Must have Security Clearance
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a government background check and obtain base access credentials
• Able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, no less than 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Install or repair water, steam, gas or other types of pipe and pipefittings
• Lay out work and measure to locate position of pipe from drawings or specifications
• Cut pipe to length using chisel, hammer, oxyacetylene torch or pipe-cutting machines
• Thread pipe with stocks and dies; bend pipe manually or with machines
• Assemble pipe with couplings; braze and hanger pipes
• Perform basic calculations relating to pressures, flow and pipe size
• Test finished pipes to ensure they meet specifications
• Use industry hand tools, portable power tools and machine tools
• Shaping, bending, fabricating, fitting and assembling techniques
• Work may involve climbing ladders and working aloft or over vessel sides

Skills

3 years pipefitting experience

Shipyard environment familiarity

Good communication skills

Time management

Security clearance

Driver's license

Base access requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking to add to our berthing barge and messing maintenance team. This position is for a Pipefitter for our facility on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine area. onboard U.S. Navy vessels and all facilities tasks related to work areas. USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits!

Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Job Description

In this position, the Pipefitter will read and interpret blueprints and sketches to repair, modify, install and dismantle various pipes and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. Perform fabrication, assembly and testing of piping systems and components. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain government base access.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing or repairing water, steam, gas or other types of pipe and pipefittings
• Laying out work and measuring to locate position of pipe from drawings or other written specifications.
• Cutting various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with chisel and hammer, oxyacetylene torch or pipe-cutting machines.
• Threading pipe with stocks and dies, bending pipe by hand-driven or power-driven machines.
• Assembling pipe with couplings, brazing, and fastening pipe to hangers.
• Making standard shop computations relating to pressures, flow and size of pipe required.
• Making standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications.
• Use of industry specific hand tools, portable power tools and manually operated machine tools.
• Shaping, bending, fabricating, fitting and assembling techniques.
• Driving may be required.
• Employees are expected to provide their own customary trade hand-tools necessary to perform their job duties, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, including tasks outside of their primary trade, when required to support operational needs. Such assignments may be temporary or may continue for an extended period of time.

Experience

• Completion of apprenticeship preferred
• Good communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Familiarity with a shipyard environment.
• 3 years pipefitting experience required; 5 years preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Security Clearance.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a government background check and obtain base access credentials.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, no less than 50lbs.
• Must be able to work on and climb ladders.
• Be able to work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned which may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions as well as working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

ADA Notations

Ability to traverse narrow passageways, ladders/stairs, and confined spaces.

Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise.

Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.