Pipe Fitter/Welder
Core
Fabricate, fit, and install high-pressure piping systems for maritime structures, including reading drawings, cutting/bending pipe, and performing qualified welds.
Role type
Senior IC pipe fitter and welder
Builds
Piping systems for maritime structures (hydraulic, lube oil, steam, seawater)
Domain
Defense / Naval shipbuilding
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pipefitting, GTAW (TIG) welding, reading engineering drawings/P&IDs, fit-up to tight tolerances, hydrostatic testing, silver brazing
Preferred skills
NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications, SUBSAFE/Level I/SOC experience, welding copper-nickel/Monel alloys, AWS C3.4 brazing certification, active DoD security clearance
Technologies
GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, P&IDs, isometrics
Responsibilities
Interpret engineering drawings and weld procedure specifications; measure, cut, bevel, bend, and fit pipe and tubing; perform NAVSEA-qualified welds in all positions; conduct hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing; document work including weld maps and NDE records; maintain compliance with NAVSEA and SUBSAFE requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC