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Pipefitter

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To Apply- Submit a detailed resume for review to CS-All@hkaa.com

 

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Huntington Ingalls/Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA

Wages:

Based on experience; up to $29.50 Per Hour

$120.00 Per Diem Offered For Eligible Non-local Employees

 

Experience:

Five or more years as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chem First Class Pipefitter.

 

Required Experience / Qualifications:

Able to read and interpret ship piping drawings.

Experienced fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.

Ability to end prep piping by hand and/or with Wach or Portsmouth Machine.

Knowledge in installing pipe hangers.

Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths.

Ability to prep and fit-up backing rings.

Ability to clean cut/break pipe with a grinder.

Ability to hand prep V bevels.

Experience in fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings.

Ability to bend pipe from template and in the use of a hand bender.

Ability to fit welded sockets.

Ability to fit brazed joints with/without insert ring. Required Safety Training.

  • Must Successfully pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.
  • Must be able to work any shift and overtime if required.

 

To Apply:

Submit a Detailed Resume for review to CS-All@hkaa.com

 

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Category: Pipefitter

Information
NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.

Pipefitters are typically tasked with installing and maintaining high and low pressure pipe systems, supports, and related equipment aboard waterborne or Naval vessels. A pipefitter is often required to lay out and fabricate full-scale pipe systems (including fire or sprinkler systems) prior to installation using blueprints and templates. Pipefitters must be familiar with the use of basic shop tools and machinery such as grinders, power and hand cutters, presses, bending machines, die and pipe threading machines. Pipefitters also must be familiar with various pipe joining techniques such as soldering, welding, and brazing.
Education
Most pipefitter careers require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, and/or an associate's degree. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Qualifications
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is typically required.

Company Information

HKA Enterprises

Phone: 757-317-2991

Application Information

CS-All@hkaa.com