Marine Pipefitter

United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking for an experienced Pipefitter to provide support to U.S. Navy vessels in the Hampton Roads, VA area. This position offers a competitive salary and unique opportunity to perform various shipboard duties. Military Veterans highly encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities
• Install or repair water, steam, gas, and other types of pipe and pipe fittings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and written specifications to determine pipe layout and positioning.
• Cut various sizes of pipe to correct lengths using hand tools, oxyacetylene torches, or pipe-cutting machines.
• Thread pipe using stocks and dies and bend pipe using hand-driven or power-driven equipment.
• Assemble pipe systems using couplings, brazing, and fastening methods.
• Perform standard shop computations relating to pressure, flow, and pipe sizing requirements.
• Conduct testing procedures to ensure completed piping systems meet specifications and quality standards.
• Utilize industry-specific hand tools, portable power tools, and manually operated machine tools.
• Perform shaping, bending, fabricating, fitting, and assembly techniques associated with pipefitting operations.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures, quality standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Work in confined spaces, overhead structures, and beneath machinery as required.
• Driving may be required in support of project operations.
• Additional tasks and duties may be assigned.

Required Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of pipefitting experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Valid Driver’s License if required for assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government base access.

Desired Skills:
• Completion of a pipefitting apprenticeship program preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with shipyard or maritime work environments.

ADA Notations:

The physical job requirement involves, but is not limited to, walking, reaching, bending-over, concentration in the presence of noise, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and traversing narrow passageways, climbing ladders/stairs, and operating in confined spaces onboard naval vessels, barges, and in buildings.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Special Conditions:

This employment position is CONTINGENT upon a contract award to employer for the required services, completion of applicant’s favorable employment background investigation, and the ability of applicant to obtain a military base access card and security clearance at all times during the period of employment.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.