Shipfitter/Pipefitter - 21582

Who We Are

Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!

We are seeking Shipfitter/Pipefitters for fleet modernization in San Diego, CA area. The selected candidates will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities using various mechanical tools to install, upgrade and remove industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installations. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

 

As the top-ranked defense contractor on the Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation! We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. 

What You Will Do

Appling basic pipefitting processes to join, surface, fabricate, repair, or replace piping systems (steel, cuni, etc.). Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, troubleshoot, modify, construct and test various types of industrial mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment and related devices. Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders. Uses measuring tools and related equipment to target and fit piping. Sil-brazes cuni pipe. May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Apply technical knowledge of shipfitting principles in order to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems. Make recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems. Provide operation/maintenance instruction to customer personnel. Assist engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems. Perform preventative maintenance. May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians. Perform a variety of general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to, lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading vehicles, digging and refilling holes, and other activities in a helping or assisting mode. May perform simple repairs on machinery or minor repairs to buildings. Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and within work sites as required. Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Participate in special projects as required. 

What You Must Have

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Candidates should have standard shipboard experience in Fitting Procedures: Carbon arc, Plasma cutting, OXY/ACET torch, etc.

• Must be capable and have knowledge of using various mechanical industrial tools such as precision measuring instruments, minor rigging equipment, portable power units and mechanical fastening devices.

• Must be able to interpret blueprints and drawings. Must be able to identify location based on ships structure.

• Must have a High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and at least 2 years of related experience.

• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Bonus Points For...

• Prefer candidates with 4 - 8 years of relevant experience. 

• Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class submarines is preferred.

• Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate preferred.

• Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred.

• Experience with proper placement and fitting into place structural piping items is preferred.

• Proficiency with standard pipe fitting procedures including P-1 High energy systems.

• Proficiency with Lock-ring, silver braze (Grade III, IV, V) is preferred.

• Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.