Description:
Installs and maintains ships' piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines following blueprints, layouts and work orders and using hand tools and shop machines.
Plans layout of pipe sections, cuts and bores holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes.
Operates shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps and thermostats.
Bends pipe to specified shape bolts on pipe-bending fixtures, bolts or welds brackets to support pipe systems.
Connects pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks and other ship equipment.
Repairs, packs and adjusts valves.
Tests installed systems for leaks and to ensure that system meets specifications.
Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
Installs and maintains ships' piping systems such as steam heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines following blueprints, layouts and work orders and using hand tools and shop machines.
Plans layout of pipe sections, allowing for conformance to specifications, obstructions and holes.
Cuts and bores holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes.
Operates shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings including valves, traps and thermostats.
Bends pipe to specified shape on pipe-bending fixtures.
Bolts or welds pipe brackets to support pipe systems, connects pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps and tanks and other miscellaneous ship equipment.
Repairs, packs and adjusts valves.
Tests installed systems for leaks and to insure that system meets specifications.
Skills:
pipefitter, blue prints, silver brazing, marine piping systems, bending, burning
Top Skills Details:
pipefitter, blue prints, silver brazing, marine piping systems, bending, burning
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Must be eligible to return to work at NASSCO
Minimum 3 years of experience is required.
Knowledge of basic marine piping systems, blueprint readings, silver-brazing procedures and military specifications.
Must be able to perform marine pipefitting, bending, burning, and read blueprints and follow exact tolerances.
Proficient in fabrication, installation and testing marine piping systems
Flexible with 1st and 2nd shift is ideal
Knowledge of basic marine piping systems
Proficient with fitting processes and procedures
Can read and understand blueprints and spool sheets
Must be able to work independently and read blueprints.
Proven proficiency at the fabrication, repair, installation and testing of marine piping systems using blueprints for guidance.
Read and understand blueprints and spool sheets for application to assign task
Set up work area with appropriate tools and materials in shop or on board ship.
Cut, bend, weld, braze, grind, and/or burn pipes to fit and connect for ship board installation.
Install and/or remove pipe.
Inspect and tag out piping systems; air tests tanks/voids; hydrostatically test the piping system and equipment.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.