Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K plan

Paid vacation

Shift differential

Health & Wellness

Commuter/Van services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is hiring a Pipefitter with no prior experience required. Training will be provided, with opportunities for growth while fabricating and installing ship piping systems.

You will work on a range of systems from hydraulic to potable water, and be involved in preparing for Navy and Government inspections. Candidates must bring basic hand tools and be able to work various shifts in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2+ years of related technical experience
• Able to work all shifts and in heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions
• Applicants must supply their own basic hand tools

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems for ship liquids and gases
• Pipe fit-up with welded, silver brazed or mechanical joints
• Work with systems including hydraulic, lube oil, air, steam, sea water and potable water
• Prepare systems for Navy and Government inspections
• Cut pipe and maintain cleanliness of piping components

Skills

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? Or do you have plumbing and/or HVAC experience and are looking for a career with opportunities to grow?

No experience required. As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training and opportunities for you to excel as a Pipefitter.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription coverage
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Pipefitter Responsibilities:

Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful. Duties include:

• Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
• Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
• Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
• Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
• Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
• Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Related Military/Navy experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet