PIPE FITTER 1ST CLASS

Job Description

Job Description

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Job purpose

Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, cooper, cooper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fitting utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blueprints.

Installs and maintains ships piping systems such as steam, hot water, chill water, hydraulic, LP Air, fuel and oil lines following blueprints, layouts, schematics, and work orders using hand tools and shop equipment.

Pipe Fitter 1st class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities. This job description applies to all positions listed below :

Duties and responsibilities

Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, cooper, cooper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fitting utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements, and blueprints.

• Ability to layout, fabricate, fit, and install pipe.
• Proficient in using shop equipment such as Threader, pipe bender, bench grinder and drill press.
• Proficient in air, hydro, and operational testing procedures of related pipe systems.
• Will perform related tasks throughout the work day, some of which may become essential to the position
• Must be able to read marine blueprints and work from standard and metric specifications.
• Must also be able to figure a rolling, 90, and 45 degree off-set.
• Able to fit flanges and valves.
• 5 years Prior shipyard experience.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Initiative
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and / or humid conditions and to vibration.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work could be Sunday through Sunday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work and nights.

Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although periodic out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent
• Apprentice or trade school
• Master Class 7+ years of exp. in trade, 1st Class 5+ years of exp. in trade, 2nd Class 3+ years of exp. in trade, 3rdClass 1+ years of exp. in trade
• Verifiable marine or industrial pipefitting experience.

Preferred Education or Experience

Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity.

Experience in a Shipyard / Military setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to work ALL assigned shift hours as production needs dictate.
• Must be able to learn to read, interpret and utilize blueprints.
• Must be able to use a variety of tools and measuring devices during this process.

This is an industrial environment involving extreme heights, confined spaces, physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment.

Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.

Must be qualified to wear a respirator.

Hands-on testing to include : from a pipe detail drawing, an applicant must be able to fit up a pipe assembly.

AAP / EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard, Inc. It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law.

This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.

Lyon Shipyard is proud to be a drug free workplace.