Pipefitter

Requisition Number: 27837 Required Travel: 51 - 75% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $62,400.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right! HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on submarine alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Pipefitter candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities using various pipefitting processes, mechanical techniques and related tools to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment, assisting with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts. Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Candidate must be able to demonstrate silver brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment. Essential Job Responsibilities Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values. Support trades team by working on active class vessels to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization. Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures. Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non-routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations. Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders. Lay out and mark points and lines on pipe, tubing and parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates. Cut, fit, assemble, bend, and position pipe, tubing and support structures to be brazed or welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools. Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes, specialty trades functions and tools to provide technical support, install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time. Participate in special projects as required. Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications. Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders. May serve as a group leader. Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be able to demonstrate silver brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment. Must have High School education or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator. Must have knowledge and experience with standard pipe fitting procedures, bending processes for tubing and pipe, testing installed piping systems and Class P-3a and P-3b silver brazing processes in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Pub. 7000 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-12. Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed. Must be able to work from blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction. Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion. Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures. Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures. Must have experience working in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment. Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking. Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation Preferred Requirements Current or prior silver brazing qualification certificates Grade III, IV and/or V preferred. Candidates with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 preferred. Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred. Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred. Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press 3 for HII Mission Technologies.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a