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Integrity Staffing

Pipefitter

Integrity Staffing, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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We have a wonderful opportunity for four Pipefitters in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry. QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years minimum in shipboard pipefitting experience

Technical training preferred

Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Pipefitting trade, including but not limited to; pipe benders, bandsaws, bench grinders, drill presses, pipe threaders

Leader’s knowledge in troubleshooting skills

Must be able to work effectively with others

Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.

Enter and move through manholes to reach and work internally confined spaces.

Must be a steady, reliable worker

Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems

Fits pipe and properly prepares joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done

Works from blueprints and makes fabrication sketches from which another mechanic could fabricate a unit of pipe

Lays out and figures off set bends and rolling offset bends

Make up flanges – Proper sequence and material required

Read Blueprints and drawings related to job

Set up and operate burning torch

Fabricate and design pipe hangars

Test piping systems with air and water

Conduct actions and work behaviors according to safe shipyard practices

Tack Weld, Silver braze, soft solder and burn

Install simple systems without blueprints

Work with all materials and sizes of pipe and tubing

Lay out all piping systems

Run pipe bending machines

Evaluate joint allowances and build the piping systems within required tolerances

Construct dimensionally correct mock-up for off-site prefabrication – Read blueprints, fabricate stands and jigs, make targets. Construct within required tolerances. Track job from material list through completion

Work with all types of pipe joints, welded, screwed, soldered, glued, and all types of materials; copper, CuNi, NiCu, Cres, Steel, etc.

Able to properly use hand tools and power tools associated with the trade

Train insubordinates and supervise crew as senior mechanic

Adherence to industry codes, specifications, and regulations

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator

HOURS:

First shift starts at 6AM and may work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project.

PAY:

$22 – $28/Hour based on experience; Per Diem is offered for Non-local

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