Piping Assembler

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

*2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 11 PM

(New hire training to be conducted on 1st shift for 30-90 days: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM)

**$1.00 per hour shift differential for working on 2nd shift!

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

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Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Piping Assembler to join our team. This position is responsible for making up piping for service orders and/or engine assembly. Position details and/or sub-assemblies, secure detail by tacking, and direct or perform the welding of sub-assemblies and assemblies.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives job assignment, verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, CNC pipe bending programs.

• Performs setup operation on sub-assemblies and assemblies for all product and production parts.

• Performs welding on experimental jigs and fixtures. Plans, layout and assembles works with or without the use of jigs or fixtures as required.

• Performs welding operation such as set up and assemble details, cut, trim, grind and fit parts, tack weld, weld, solder, flame-cut and anneal.

• Selects the rod and heat required and applies standard welding procedures in controlling expansion, shrinkage, and distortion. Determines size and type of weld when such information is not furnished.

• Performs both setup and weld complete on jobs as directed.

• Instructs less skilled welders as required.

• Works to tolerances of 1/64". Lifts and positions medium weight parts by hand, heavier lifts by hoist or with assistance.

• Makes up piping to drawing dimensions performing operations such as assemble flanges, fittings, heat and braze on pipe for lube oil, fuel oil, air lines, gas headers, miscellaneous brazed assemblies.

• Setups and operates manual and CNC pipe benders. May be required to trace pipes and/or assemblies and transfer dimensions to CNC pipe bender.

• May make adjustments to dimensions in computer program to insure accurate bends.

• Fill pipe with sand, layout for position of bends, heat and hand bend required bends and offsets.

• Brazes with silver solder.

• Meet Navy specifications on government orders.

• Assemble piping to engine. Swedge, drill, bend, perform hydro tests for production, service and experimental departments.

• Test and inspect bends and record results as required. Work with tolerances of  .010. Use templates and operate welding machine to secure nelson studs to engine as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Proven experience/knowledge in assembly or pipefitting

• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.

• Ability in using tools (e.g. pipe wrenches, clamps)

• Good understanding of quality control principles

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition

• High school diploma; Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated.

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Ability to work independently w/minimal supervision.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Ability to thrive in a critical thinking environment.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled