Pipefitter (Tupelo)

Basic Qualifications :

**MUST BE A US CITIZEN**

· Minimum 4 Yrs. trade experience

· Basic math, reading and comprehension skills

· Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves

· Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

Preferred Design Disciplines :

• 6 Yrs. marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

Job Description:

An Ingalls First-Class Pipefitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Pipefitter, is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blue prints. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

• Location: Pascagoula, MS
• Duration: Initially 1 year
• Base Pay Range: $42.24 per hour for 2nd class

$52/hr for 1st class

• Per diem: $180/day for days worked a minimum of 8 hrs
• Start Date As soon as possible