Pipefitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Overview

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Pipefitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Pipefitter Duties Include:

Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures

Fabrication and installation of Standard Hangers, Shock Mounted, and Resilient Hangers. Must maintain verbatim compliance with written procedures to insure adequate support and noise control attributes are met.

Apply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances

Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints

Able to work with very small tubing to very large diameter piping

Systems include hydraulic, lube oil, and low pressure air, and low and high pressure steam, sea water, chilled water and potable water

Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections

Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs

Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $24.28-$30.13

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be a current High School Senior OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience

0-5 years of relevant Pipefitting, Automotive, Construction, or Mechanical experience

Must be available to train and work on any shift

Preferred:

Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, shipyard, or automotive experience

Skills

Candidate must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, blueprints, test documents, diagrams and perform basic layout functions

Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat

Willing to accept Road assignments

Must be able and willing to receive and pass Nuclear Pipefitter Training

Individuals will be required to possess their own hand tools

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside