Pipefitter: Naval Shipboard Piping & On-Site Repair

HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks a skilled pipefitter to install, modify, and repair piping systems on complex naval projects. You will read drawings and sketches to plan routing, placements, and elevations, and ensure leak-free joints and proper pressures.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; certification may be required. This on-site role offers opportunities to work on advanced naval systems and ensure safety standards across production lines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair piping systems and equipment from drawings or sketches.
• Plan routing, placement, pitch and elevations; install hangers and supports.
• Determine and install components such as risers, pumps, gauges, and regulators.
• Test systems for proper pressures and leak-free joints; ensure proper operation.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks a skilled pipefitter to install, modify, and repair piping systems on complex naval projects. You will read drawings and sketches to plan routing, placements, and elevations, and ensure leak-free joints and proper pressures.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; certification may be required. This on-site role offers opportunities to work on advanced naval systems and ensure safety standards across production lines.