Pipe Fitter Class 1 at Birdon America, Inc. – Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Posting Name: Pipe Fitter 1

Schedule: 4x10's M – T, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

This position is located at our Bayou La Batre, AL facility. 

Join the Birdon team and help ensure USCG boats are safe and reliable! 

Our Pipe Fitter are an integral piece of our work on a daily basis.  Some of your daily functions will include:

• Ability to interpret pipe schematics, isometrics, and installation drawings, understanding symbols, reference lines, and work points.
• Able to comprehend reference information and general notes on drawings.
• Carry out verbal or written instructions given by supervisor.
• Working knowledge of all hand tools and power tools associated with trade.
• Able to identify pipe sizes, pipe schedules and different alloys.
• Understand standard/metric measurements and able to perform math associated with trade.
• Able to identify types of pipe fittings by symbols. Have knowledge of the different types of valves and their functions (Gate, Globe, Butterfly, Check, Knife, etc.).
• Fabricate pipe spools for Butt Weld, Socket Weld and Threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings, set back on socket weld fittings, flange orientation (two-hole, one hole or how to roll to a degree), take out dimensions of short and long radius fittings.

 If you have at least 5 years’ experience as a Pipe Fitter, possess a High School Diploma or GED and fundamental knowledge in marine or manufacturing industry, we want to talk to you!

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT, we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan.  This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.