Pipe Fitter; Certification

Job Details

• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
  Yes
• Full-Time
• Shift: Multiple
• Relocation:
  No relocation assistance available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
  No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirement:
  No
• Clearance Required:
  
  No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Pipe fitters are responsible for installing complex systems together on the ship and in the shop: more than 23 miles of pipe are installed on a submarine, and more than 230 miles of pipe are installed on a carrier. As a pipefitter, you will learn to read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test the many piping systems onboard a ship. In your first few weeks at the company you will attend a Fundamentals of Pipe Fitting class where you will receive important information needed for you to perform you job.

During your career you will also receive other training need to enhance your knowledge of the job.

This position is for job seekers who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Pipe fitting or a directly related field. Directly related fields include Commercial Pipe fitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Irrigation, Welding, Hydraulics, and/or Storm/Wastewater Management.

Candidates with no experience or certifications are encouraged to apply to the Pipefitter Trainee requisition.

• Read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test piping systems onboard ships.
• Attend training such as Fundamentals of Pipe Fitting and other job-related education.

• Must have a certificate or diploma in pipe fitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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