Pipefitter Lead

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

• Supervises the work of Pipe fitters who lay out, install, and maintain ship piping systems and schedules work daily. Ensures quality assurance and safety procedures are met and ship checks jobs for plan accuracy.
• Ensures that all employees have the tools and supplies that they need and that they are in working order.
• Reads and interprets work specifications to plan and execute their requirements.
• Coordinates work schedules with other trades as required.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely manner (i.e. Condition Reports, Q.A. tickets, WAF forms)
• Oversees timecard process and ensures time charged to correct account.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of related pipe fitting experience with some supervisory responsibilities.
• Must have knowledge of Mil-Standards and Q.A. requirements.
• Must have advanced knowledge of all hand tools, bending machines, and other equipment used in trade.
• Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action / EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.