Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription coverage

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd sh

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Professional Development and Advanc…

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a Pipefitter to fabricate and install piping systems for shipboard applications. You will perform fit-up with various joint methods and work on hydraulic, steam, and water systems, ensuring compliance with inspections.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work all shifts, and bring your own basic hand tools. Teamwork and safety are emphasized in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• Ability to work all shifts and work at heights, in confined spaces, and at extreme temperatures.
• Own basic hand tools required to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems for ship liquids and gases.
• Perform pipe fit-up with welded, brazed or mechanical joints.
• Work with hydraulic, lube oil, steam, sea water, and potable water systems.
• Prepare systems for inspections by Navy and Government authorities.
• Cut and fit piping using saws and pipe cutters; maintain cleanliness of components.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own basic hand tools

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?

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