PIPE FITTER 2ND CLASS in Norfolk, Virginia at Lyon Shipyard & Fabrication LLC

Job purpose

Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, cooper, cooper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fitting utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blueprints. Installs and maintains ships piping systems such as steam, hot water, chill water, hydraulic, LP Air, fuel and oil lines following blueprints, layouts, schematics, and work orders using hand tools and shop equipment.

Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Duties and responsibilities

Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, cooper, cooper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fitting utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements, and blueprints.

• Ability to layout, fabricate, fit, and install pipe.
• Proficient in using shop equipment such as Threader, pipe bender, bench grinder and drill press.
• Proficient in air, hydro, and operational testing procedures of related pipe systems.
• Will perform related tasks throughout the work day, some of which may become essential to the position
• Must be able to read marine blueprints and work from standard and metric specifications.
• Must also be able to figure a rolling, 90, and 45 degree off-set.
• Able to fit flanges and valves.
• 5 years Prior shipyard experience.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work could be Sunday through Sunday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work and nights. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school degree or equivalent
2. Apprentice or trade school
3. 2nd Class – 3+ years of experience in marine or industrial pipefitting experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to work ALL assigned shift hours as production needs including overtime

• Must be able to learn to read, interpret and utilize blueprints.

• Must be able to use a variety of tools and measuring devices during this process AND provide their own tools, see attached list

• This is an industrial environment involving extreme heights, confined spaces, physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment.

• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.

This document is intended to describe the general content and identify essential functions and requirements to perform this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. LS&F complies with all laws pertaining to accommodation of disabled individuals and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and LS&F reserves the right to modify or change this description and/or assign tasks deemed appropriate.