Marine Pipefitter

Candidate applies craft for layout, and fit up. Installs and maintains piping systems on board ships, and submarines such as steam, heat, power, hydraulics, compressed air, seawater, freshwater, and chilled water systems.

• Ability to perform pipe welding requirements to 6G
• Welds various pipe items to support on-site installations, fits and assembles parts into the complete assembly, and verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Participates as a team member on assignments for segments of a major project.
• Interprets sketches and drawings to develop specifications for fabricated or installed products.
• Keeps Production Manager or Team Leader advised of overtime hours needed to achieve schedule.
• Conducts periodic spot checks for quality assurance on finished products.
• Reads blueprints and engineering sketches to insure correct placements and
• measurements of assembly and welds.
• Creates jigs and fixtures to increase quality and production.
• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties & Job Functions :

•  Must possess knowledge and experience in planning the layout of piping systems following blueprints allowing for conformance to specifications, holes, and obstructions.
• Ability to measure cut and boreholes in bulkheads and decks for installation of piping.
• Strong procedural knowledge of pipe bending and shaping, and knowledge in operating shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings.
• Ability to test installed systems utilizing hydrostatic or other comparable pressure testing means for system integrity after repairs or installation.
• Thorough knowledge of types of piping materials to be utilized for installations based on drawing or blueprints

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