Pipefitter - Skilled
GrotonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Fabricates and installs piping systems for nuclear submarines, applying measurement, bending, and installation skills to comply with tight tolerances across hydraulic, steam, and seawater systems.
About this role
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures
- 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 $31.61 - $41.14
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
- 5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience
- Must be available to train and work on any shift
Preferred:
- Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice program
- Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experience
Skills
- Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagrams
- Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boat
- Willing to accept Road Assignments
- Must be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear Qualifications
- Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, WetSkills
BendingBlueprint ReadingConfined Space EntryHand ToolsNuclear QualificationsPipefittingRadiological WorkSilver BrazingTechnical Manual InterpretationWelding
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