Pipefitter II

Witt/Kieffer; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled pipefitter to join their team in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position involves using brazing and cutting equipment to perform essential pipefitting tasks, including the repair and installation of complex fluid system piping. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the marine fitter trade, with a focus on safety and quality standards. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values expertise and precision, working in a challenging yet rewarding environment on various projects. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and contribute to impactful work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• 5-10 years of experience in the marine fitter trade preferred.
• Current brazing certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, or repair fluid system piping and associated supports.
• Work from blueprints to determine materials and construction processes.
• Maintain certification in brazing procedures as required.

Skills

Brazing

Pipefitting

Blueprint Reading

Basic Computer Skills

Welding Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational Training

5-10 years of related experience

Tools

Brazing Equipment

Cutting Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

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.

Position Location: Norfolk, VA

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 include the following:

• Apply basic pipefitting and brazing processes to join, fabricate, or repair fluid system piping and associated hangers and supports.
• Proficient in bending pipe with multiple bends in a single run including 3-dimensional bends.
• Qualified to braze multiple base metal and filler metal combinations.
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction processes 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 to 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.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participate 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.

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different databases.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 5-10 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.

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.

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.

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.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Req Number: SKI-25-00053

Location: Norfolk, VA

This position is currently accepting applications.