Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing

Pipefitter JM1

Summary/Objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pipefitter JM 1 modifies, installs, and tests Piping Systems on Navy Ships and other Marine Vessels.

Essential Functions / Duties

  • Ability to read and fabricate piping off blueprints with assistance
  • Ability to accomplish Piping modifications and new installations with experienced journeymen and supervision
  • Ability to learn all types of testing
  • Ability to learn to bend and threading of piping
  • Set up all phases of Hot Work
  • Ability to Silver Braze
  • Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.
  • Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work
  • Fill out Job JSA forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Pipefitter JM1 must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

Required

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts/machinery of up to 50 pounds. Additional demands are listed below:

  • Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding
  • Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Knowledge / Skills

  • Has some knowledge of Piping System
  • Must be able to properly set up brazing/cutting equipment onboard a ship
  • Able to operate basic equipment, grinders /sawzall

COMPETENCIES

  • Communication Proficiency
  • Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
  • Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
  • Follow verbal/written instructions
  • Able to work with supervision
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Must follow all Safety and Company Policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

Pipefitter JM1 position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (swing shifts dependent on work load). Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

Required Education And Experience

  • Must be Silver Brazed Certified
  • Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of ship repair experience and qualifications.
  • Must be able to speak and understand Basic English

WORK AUTHORIZATION CLEARANCE

For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

Other

Please consider that duties, responsibilities, and all other points specified in this description can change at any time with or without notice.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Shipbuilding

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