Tubefitter

Cessna Aircraft Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking a Tubefitter in New Orleans, Louisiana to layout and route mechanical piping systems. Key responsibilities include installing pumps and valves, pressure testing systems, and directing the work of other employees. Candidates should have over one year of tubing mechanic experience, the ability to read blueprints, and basic computer skills. A flexible schedule may be required. Join us in an exciting environment that values Veterans.

Qualifications

• One plus year of related tubing mechanic experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop orders, sketches, and drawings.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Layout and route mechanical piping systems.
• Pressure test systems and install fittings.
• Maintain records, forms, and logs as required.

Skills

Tubing mechanic experience

Ability to read blueprints

Basic computer skills

Shop mathematics

Flexibility to work extended hours

General understanding of metric measuring system

Tools

Open-ended wrenches

Sockets

Job description

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – as a Tubefitter you will be responsible for:

• Layout and route mechanical piping systems; make mock up of systems; pressure test systems, must be familiar with installation of marine and air craft type fitting; install pumps, models, valves and pressure switches.
• Job duties involve tubing identification, holes, label plate installation, drill penetration, piping and testing.
• Typical tools used in the performance of job duties include open-ended wrenches and sockets.
• May perform work from Engineering drawings, sketches, written and verbal instructions.
• Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, blueprints or other documents
• May direct the work activities or tasks of other employees.
• Maintain records, forms, and logs as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• One (1) plus year of related tubing mechanic experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop orders, sketches, and drawings is necessary to the completion of tasks or work.
• Ability to perform shop mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work with little or no prior notification.
• General understanding of metric measuring system.
• Naval craft experience is a plus.
• Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc
• Pipe fitter, welder, fabricator, boilermaker, carpenter, tooling technician, mechanic, plumber

Essential Physical Demand Requirements

Postural: Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.

Dexterity: Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.

Cardiorespiratory Demand: Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.

General Physical Activities: Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.

Physical Demand Level - Medium: Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift and up to 70 pounds team lift.

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EEO Statement

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