Pipefitter

$78,000 - $78,000/Yr

Aerotek - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Pipefitter to join our team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the repair, modification, installation, assembly, removal, testing, flushing, and troubleshooting of shipboard and industrial piping systems and related equipment. This position requires working onboard the USS Roosevelt and involves various shipboard conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review details of work packages such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
• Work independently and read blueprints.
• Fabricate, repair, install, and test marine piping systems using blueprints for guidance.
• Install and maintain ships' piping systems such as steam heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines following blueprints, layouts, and work orders using hand tools and shop machines.
• Plan layout of pipe sections, allowing for conformance to specifications, obstructions, and holes.
• Cut and bore holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes.
• Operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings including valves, traps, and thermostats.
• Bend pipe to specified shapes on pipe-bending fixtures.
• Bolt or weld pipe brackets to support pipe systems, and connect pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks, and other miscellaneous ship equipment.
• Repair, pack, and adjust valves.
• Test installed systems for leaks to ensure that the system meets specifications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a pipefitter in a shipyard.
• Proficiency in fitting and brazing.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and work packages.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)