General Dynamics Electric Boat

Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

Requisition ID
2024-12651
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required
Approved Background Check
Number of Openings
45

Overview

Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? Or do you have plumbing and/or HVAC experience and are looking for a career with opportunities to grow?

 

Apply today! No experience required. As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training and opportunities for you to excel as a Pipefitter.

 

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

  • Paid Training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • 401K plan 
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift 
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities 

Pipefitter Responsibilities:

 

Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful.  Duties include:

  • Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
  • Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
  • Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
  • Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
  • Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
  • Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components

 

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
  • Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training 
  • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
  • Metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Related Military/Navy experience

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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