Submarine Pipefitter
$56,160–$83,200 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct shipboard fit up, brazing, and assembly of piping systems for installation, repair, and maintenance on US Naval submarines and ships. Perform off hull fabrication efforts including layout, templating, and targeting piping for brazing and welding. Assist welders and mechanics with component installation while selecting filler materials and setting up brazing rigs per Technical Work Documents. Document inspections and joint assembly efforts on Objective Quality Evidence Forms. Adhere to all federal, state, and company safety regulations during work involving standing, climbing, and handling objects up to 50 pounds. Maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in performing brazing operations, fit up, and assembly of piping systems in support of installation, repair, and overhaul efforts on US Naval vessels
- Completion of a formal related course of study through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program, or an apprenticeship program
- Proficient in performing both Face Fed and Insert Ring brazing operations for Grade III, IV, and V alloys
- Proficient in performing pipe bending utilizing hand, mechanical, and pneumatic pipe benders for completing 3D and 5D pipe bends
- Experience with performing setup, operation, and adjustment of brazing rig (e.g. torch, lines, bottles, gauges, flowmeter) and associated hand/power tools
- Must possess the ability to read, understand, and interpret Technical Work Documents and drawings
- Must possess understanding and working knowledge of the basic math (e.g. geometry, addition, subtraction) required for bending, targeting, and installing piping systems and components
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- US Citizen
- Capable of passing both a Criminal Background Check and a Drug Screen
- Current SECRET Level Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Submarine experience
- Experience with SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, and/or LEVEL I systems and components
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