Pipefitter

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist other pipefitters in the assembly, installation, and pipe testing for various systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work with other crafts as instructed by supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern

Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, and your duties and responsibilities may be different than those described.

· Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

· Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.

· Select specified type and size of pipe, fittings, valves, etc.

· Assist and or install and verify the operation of high-pressure steel pipes and fittings.

· Assist in the repair and replacement of any damaged pipe, fabrication, and installation of metal fittings, supports, valves, and other control equipment.

· Measure, cut, assemble tack weld and install all types of pipes and/ or similar tubular products.

· Assist in the testing of installed piping systems and installation of other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.

· Work under general supervision.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/ Experience/ Knowledge: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one-year pipefitting/ plumbing experience desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Requires working knowledge of all standard pipe craft formulas, materials, and drawings. Requires working knowledge of equipment, work processes, and techniques used in measuring, fitting, and tack welding steel. Required to pass SMAW Tack welding test to become ABS certified. Requires knowledge of and ship terminology, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms or plans. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure. Ability to read a tape measure and use a cutting torch.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multitasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstanding extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is therefore mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location