Pipefitter - Associate 4 - Day Shift

Pipefitter - Associate 4 - Day Shift

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a Pipefitter - Associate 4 for the Day Shift. This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only. Successful candidates will provide documentation of US Persons status as part of the hiring process.

Description

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and extensive pier space near U.S. Naval bases and historic shipyards, we employ about 2,500 people across four states. We are the employer of choice for our employees, supporting sustainable wage jobs and the communities in which we live and work.

Hourly Rate

$34.03

Responsibilities

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Identifies and traces various pipe systems aboard vessels (steam, lube oil, salt water, fresh water, hydraulics, cargo, crude oil, compressed air, etc.).
• Disassembles / assembles and repairs shipboard systems.
• Reads blueprints to locate pipe systems.
• Operates pipe threading machine, pipe bender, and Oakey bevelers.
• Determines pipe sizes and schedules; takes off fittings (90°, 45°, tees) for fabrication or repair.
• Sets up and operates flushing machine.
• Uses a tape measure and performs work at various heights (up to 100 feet).
• Handles hand and power tools and uses company property safely.
• Performs rigging as applicable to pipe and valve systems, including standards and safe working loads.
• Performs similar work in all yard areas as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education and Experience

Career Progression

Associate 2 : Proficient in Fire Watch and Associate 1 duties; trains with staging; basic pipe bolting under supervision. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must obtain three additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

Interpersonal Contacts

Work Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vigor and its subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, disability, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Local laws apply for nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check as part of pre-employment screening.

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