Pipefitter - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Connecticut; On-site; USD 43,545 - 56,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is looking for skilled Pipefitters to join their team and work on cutting-edge submarine projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a passion for technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will help fabricate and install complex piping systems while ensuring compliance and safety in various work environments. Exceptional benefits and hourly pay rates between $31.61 - $41.14 being offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience.
• Ability to train and work on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems for submarine.
• Ensure compliance with tight tolerances in pipe fit-up.
• Prepare systems for inspections by companies and government.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tool proficiency

Ability to work in restricted spaces

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical education

Job description

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Pipefitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Job Responsibilities

• Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures
• Apply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances
• Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
• Able to work with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
• Systems include hydraulic, lube oil, and low pressure air, and low and high pressure steam, sea water, chilled water and potable water
• Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
• Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs
• Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience
• Must be available to train and work on any shift

Preferred:

• Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice program
• Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experience
• Successful completion the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Training Program

Skills

• Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagrams
• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept Road Assignments
• Must be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear Qualifications
• Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet