Pipefitter J1 - J4

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipe Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for 10, J1 to J4 Pipe fitters (Day/Nights).

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance:
No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Pipe fitters are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

• Reliable transportation.
• Basic stick ruler measurements.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and testing equipment.
• Work a job with general supervision and to be able to complete small tasks.
• Knowledge of various testing and obstructed flows.
• Knowledge of installing various pipe hangers (Type 1 and Type
  2).
• Torch safety.
• Basic blanking and tagging knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of ship design and layout.
• Familiarity with WAFs.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be familiar with safety regulations and competent person tickets.

GUIDELINES FOR PIPEFITTER

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Pipefitter)

• Read and interpret blue prints/sketches and install all piping systems aboard ship.
• Perform shop prefab on piping systems using sketches/templates developed from blue prints and ship check.
• Knows and understands tag out procedures for piping systems using sketches templates developed from blue prints prior to working on ships' piping system. Be able to accomplish tag out of systems safe for work IAW work authorization form (WAF).
• Be able to sil-braze (Grades 3,4 and
  5)
• Knowledgeable on pipe bending and able to bend piping manually or by machine, utilizing templates/sketches and packing piping to avoid contortion.
• Knowledge of P-1 and Level 1 piping systems.
• Ability to hydrostatic test piping systems.
• Ability to fit and install mechanically attached fittings.
• Ability to thread piping and to tap holes to proper sizes.
• Ability to prep piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines and know/understand different types of bevels. Fit/install backing rings, E.B. rings.
• Install pipe hangers/supports IAW applicable hanger drawings.
• Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements. Knowledge of MIL-STD-777 (the various types of pipe and fitting material and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.)
• Knowledge of valve types and properly packing of valves.
• Ability to properly fit flanged joints to include proper gaskets and fasteners.
• Knowledge of hot work.
• Ability to set up and perform hot water flushing on sil-braze piping systems.
• Knowledge of bolting requirements, i.e., various material types/requirements for flange bolting.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Pipefitter)

Read and interpret blue prints/sketches and install all piping systems with limited supervision.

Perform shop prefab on piping systems using sketches/templates developed from blue prints and ship check.

Know and understands tag out procedures for piping systems using sketches templates developed from blue prints prior to working on ships' piping system. Be able to understand tagging out of systems safe for work IAW work authorization form (WAF).

Knowledgeable on pipe bending and able to bend piping manually or by machine (excluding mandrel type) using templates and sketches and packing pipe where required to avoid contortion.

Knowledge of P-1 and Level I piping systems.

Ability to hydrostatic test piping systems using approved hydro procedures.

Ability to fit and install mechanically attached fittings.

Ability to thread piping and to tap holes to proper sizes.

Ability to prep piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines and know/understand different types of bevels. Fit/install backing rings, E.B rings.

Install pipe hangers/supports IAW applicable hanger drawings.

Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements. Knowledge of MIL-STD-777 (the various types of pipe and fitting material and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.)

Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.

Ability to properly fit flanged joints to include proper gaskets and fasteners.

Knowledge of hot work.

Ability to set up and perform hot water flushing on sil-braze piping systems.

Be able to sil-braze. (Grade
3)

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Pipefitter)

Read and interpret blue prints and sketches and install most piping systems with some direct supervision.

Perform shop prefab on piping systems by…