Pipe Fitter

13 hours ago

Newport News, Virginia, United States Hutco Inc Full time
Job Title: Pipe Fitter

Hutco, Inc. is a leading maritime employment agency, placing dedicated employees into the best positions in ship construction, repair, and maintenance. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipe Shop for J3 to J4 Pipefitters (15 positions) located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Summary:

Pipefitters are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with specifications, with safety, quality, and professionalism as the top priorities. The successful candidate will be able to read and interpret blueprints/sketches and install all piping systems aboard ships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform shop prefab on piping systems using sketches/templates developed from blueprints and ship check.
  • Understand and follow tag-out procedures for piping systems, ensuring safe work according to the Work Authorization Form (WAF).
  • Proficient in sil-brazing (Grades 3, 4, and 5).
  • Knowledgeable about pipe bending, either manually or with a machine, avoiding contortion.
  • Ability to hydrostatic test piping systems.
  • Install mechanically attached fittings, thread piping, and tap holes to proper sizes.
  • Prepare piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines.
  • Install pipe hangers/supports as per applicable hanger drawings.
  • Knowledgeable about various pipe and fitting materials and their proper application, in accordance with MIL-STD-777.
  • Proficient in the proper fitting of flanged joints, including gaskets and fasteners.
  • Knowledge of hot work and the ability to set up and perform hot water flushing on sil-braze piping systems.
Requirements:
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Basic stick ruler measurements.
  • Knowledge of hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Ability to work with general supervision and complete small tasks independently.
  • Knowledge of testing and obstructed flows.
  • Experience installing pipe hangers (Type 1 and Type 2).
  • Torch safety knowledge.
  • Basic blanking and tagging knowledge.
  • Understanding of ship design and layout.
  • Familiarity with Work Authorization Forms (WAFs).
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and competent person tickets.
Working Conditions:
  • Carrying, lifting, walking, climbing, pulling, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and talking.
  • Must be able to go on vessels.
  • Must pass a Standard Jaeger's Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara's Tests for Color Deficiency.
How to Apply:

Apply online or at the Newport News Branch:

Address:
728 High Street Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Send resumes to:

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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