What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipyard Pipefitters position at Marine Hydraulics International, LLC?
MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.
MHI is hiring experienced Pipefitters. Depending on skill level, duties may include the following:
- Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
- Lays out pipe systems, supports and identifies needed equipment following blueprints.
- Cuts and bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, using hand and power tools.
- Cuts threads and hammers pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
- Modifies, cleans, and maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment following specifications and using hand and power tools.
- Bolts or welds pipe brackets to support pipe systems. Connects pipes to fixtures, such as radiators, laundry, and galley equipment, pumps, and tanks, using wrench, and solders joints to seal connections, using hand torch.
- Tests installed systems for leaks and to ensure that system meets specifications, using hydrostatic and other pressure test equipment.
- Fills out weld joint and braze joint fit up tickets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pipefitter.
- Must have knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes of Pipefitter trade.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must be a steady, reliable worker.
MHI offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Some of the available benefits include medical/HRA, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, short/long term disability, accident, critical illness, FSA, Pet insurance, and 401(k) with match and profit sharing.
MHI is an Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.