PIPEFITTER 1ST class

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple PIPEFITTER 1ST class for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Additional hourly PD is 22.50 for those that live over 75 miles with valid utility bill. This new rate will require a minimum of 2 hours worked daily and is capped at 8 hours maximum per day. There is NO differentiation for Premium or No Premium.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Minimum 4 Yrs. trade experience
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves
Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

A First-Class Pipefitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Pipefitter, is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blue prints. Shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day.

As with most every position in the shipyard, a Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. We stress the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
6 Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift