Pipefitter jobs in Norfolk, VA

$$$$$ - Lots of hours

Must be able to obtain DBIDS. DBIDS IN HAND A HUGE PLUS.

• MUST BE ABLE TO BRAZE.

Pipefitter/Pipe Fitter

Norfolk, VA

Currently looking for a skilled Pipefitter to fill a temporary opening with a shipyard located in Norfolk, VA. Interested candidates must be able to braze and have successfully completed a 4 or 5 year apprenticeship that includes on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities of the Pipefitter/Pipe Fitter

• Receive instructions, blueprints, and work orders for the job, sets up working procedures.
• List scaffolding and other equipment required.
• Calculate dimensions and material requirements for piping system(s).
• Plan and schedule machinery installation and repairs to avoid interfering with ship’s operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures to shut down equipment according to OSHA requirements and company safety rules.
• Set up and operate various pipe cutting, bending, and threading machinery.
• Bend, cut, thread, shape, fabricate, and install pipe according to job specifications.

Requirements of the Pipefitter/Pipe Fitter

• MUST BE ABLE TO BRAZE.
• Successful completion of a 4 or 5 year apprenticeship that includes on-the-job and classroom instruction or a minimum of 7 years of on the job experience.
• Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds.
• May be required to lift and/or carry equipment/objects greater than 50lbs.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person