Shipboard Pipefitter: Silver Brazing & Fleet Modernization

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a skilled Pipefitter to support platform modernization on submarines, surface ships, and shore facilities. You will work from drawings and blueprints to remove, install, and upgrade industrial piping and related equipment, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role requires travel 50–75% when not assigned locally, ability to obtain DoD clearance, and the ability to demonstrate silver brazing skills during probation.

Qualifications

• Candidate must demonstrate silver brazing ability via qualification testing and pass a QA assessment within three weeks.
• High School or trade school education with related experience is required.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Display quality, safety, integrity, respect, engagement, and performance in line with company values.
• Support trades team on active class vessels for fleet modernization projects.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, charts, or work orders to lay out pipe and assemblies.
• Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position pipe and support structures for brazing or welding.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and safety procedures.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced welders and may serve as a group leader.

Skills

Silver brazing

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Team collaboration

Education

High School or Trade School

Tools

Hand tools

Welding certificates

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a skilled Pipefitter to support platform modernization on submarines, surface ships, and shore facilities. You will work from drawings and blueprints to remove, install, and upgrade industrial piping and related equipment, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role requires travel 50–75% when not assigned locally, ability to obtain DoD clearance, and the ability to demonstrate silver brazing skills during probation.