Pipefitter J3-J4
General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipe department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for an Pipefitter J3.
Shift : ALL
Security Clearance : No Clearance
GUIDELINES FOR PIPEFITTER
JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Pipefitter)
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If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.
For Norfolk, call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipe department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for an Pipefitter J3.
Shift : ALL
Security Clearance : No Clearance
GUIDELINES FOR PIPEFITTER
JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Pipefitter)
- Read and interpret blue prints/sketches and install all piping systems aboard ship.
- Perform shop prefab on piping systems using sketches/templates developed from blue prints and ship check.
- Knows and understands tag out procedures for piping systems using sketches templates developed from blue prints prior to working on ships’ piping system. Be able to accomplish tag out of systems safe for work IAW work authorization form (WAF).
- Be able to sil-braze (Grades 3,4 and 5)
- Knowledgeable on pipe bending and able to bend piping manually or by machine, utilizing templates/sketches and packing piping to avoid contortion.
- Knowledge of P-1 and Level 1 piping systems.
- Ability to hydrostatic test piping systems.
- Ability to fit and install mechanically attached fittings.
- Ability to thread piping and to tap holes to proper sizes.
- Ability to prep piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines and know/understand different types of bevels. Fit/install backing rings, E.B. rings.
- Install pipe hangers/supports IAW applicable hanger drawings.
- Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements. Knowledge of MIL-STD-777 (the various types of pipe and fitting material and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.)
- Knowledge of valve types and properly packing of valves.
- Ability to properly fit flanged joints to include proper gaskets and fasteners.
- Knowledge of hot work.
- Ability to set up and perform hot water flushing on sil-braze piping systems.
- Knowledge of bolting requirements, i.e., various material types/requirements for flange bolting.
- Read and interpret blue prints/sketches and install all piping systems with limited supervision.
- Perform shop prefab on piping systems using sketches/templates developed from blue prints and ship check.
- Know and understands tag out procedures for piping systems using sketches templates developed from blue prints prior to working on ships’ piping system. Be able to understand tagging out of systems safe for work IAW work authorization form (WAF).
- Knowledgeable on pipe bending and able to bend piping manually or by machine (excluding mandrel type) using templates and sketches and packing pipe where required to avoid contortion.
- Knowledge of P-1 and Level I piping systems.
- Ability to hydrostatic test piping systems using approved hydro procedures.
- Ability to fit and install mechanically attached fittings.
- Ability to thread piping and to tap holes to proper sizes.
- Ability to prep piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines and know/understand different types of bevels. Fit/install backing rings, E.B rings.
- Install pipe hangers/supports IAW applicable hanger drawings.
- Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements. Knowledge of MIL-STD-777 (the various types of pipe and fitting material and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.)
- Knowledge of various types of pipe and fitting materials and the proper material application in regards to piping system requirements.
- Ability to properly fit flanged joints to include proper gaskets and fasteners.
- Knowledge of hot work.
- Ability to set up and perform hot water flushing on sil-braze piping systems.
- Be able to sil-braze. (Grade 3)
To learn more about applicant rights under federal law, click here:
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement
Pay Transparency
If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.
For Norfolk, call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
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