Pipefitter

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A professional engineering firm is seeking a Pipefitter in Seattle, WA, to use brazing and cutting equipment for various pipefitting tasks. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED with technical training, along with at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include applying brazing processes, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety compliance. The position offers a wage range of $22.00-$48.00 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules and operating instructions.
• Current brazing certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply brazing and cutting processes for fluid piping.
• Fit straight pipe runs between various fittings.
• Work from blueprints to determine materials needed.

Skills

Basic pipefitting and brazing processes

Blueprint reading

Advanced knowledge of welding tools and procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Brazing equipment

Cutting equipment

Job description

Description

Position Location: Seattle, WA

Summary: Using brazing and cutting equipment and various power and hand tools, the pipefitter performs a variety of shop and shipboard pipefitter trade functions. These functions include the repair and/or removal of old structural materials; the installation and fit up of new structural materials and complete fabrication of complex fluid system piping and piping hangers and supports. Works under direct supervision and performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Apply basic pipefitting and brazing processes to join, fabricate, or repair fluid system piping and associated hangers and supports.
• Proficient in fitting straight pipe runs between brazed, welded or mechanical fittings.
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed.
• May lay out and mark points on parts or subassemblies using rules, square, scribe or templates.
• May position pieces be welded or brazed into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and piping systems with minimal damage to surrounding materials.
• Maintain certification in the brazing procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience working in the marine fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of brazing standards and brazing procedures.
• Current brazing Certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials.
• Skill to make acceptable brazes as determined by either peel test or UT test.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of welding tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage, welding techniques, and physical properties of metal.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range

$22.00-$48.00

Req Number SKI-26-00013

About the Organization

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&DD - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.