PIPE FITTER 2ND CLASS

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 o...