General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Pipefitter

Plumbing & PipefittingPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeGroton, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED or at least 2 years of relevant technical experience is required.
At least 5 years of relevant pipefitting or related mechanical experience is required.
Must be available to train and work on any shift.
Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, blueprints, test documents, and diagrams.
Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments, including radiological areas of the boat.
Must be willing to accept road assignments.
Must be able to receive and maintain nuclear qualifications.
Must possess basic hand tools.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting, and must have color vision.
Must be able to work in the listed environmental conditions, including cold, fumes, heat, noise, oily, wet, indoor, and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install piping systems that carry ship liquids and gases at various pressures.
Apply measurement, fit-up, bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances.
Fit pipe using welded joints, silver-brazed joints, or mechanically fastened joints.
Work with tubing and piping ranging from very small to very large diameters.
Work on hydraulic, lube oil, low-pressure air, low- and high-pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water systems.
Groom systems to prepare them for Company, Navy, and Government inspections.
Use freeze seals on piping in operational mode to effect repairs.
Work in conditions that may include entry into restricted and confined spaces.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a vocational, technical, or community college program, or an apprentice program.
Military shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience.

Overview

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Pipefitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Job Responsibilities:

Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures
Apply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances
Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
Able to work with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
Systems include hydraulic, lube oil, and low pressure air, and low and high pressure steam, sea water, chilled water and potable water
Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs
Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
Commuter/Van Services
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Hourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience
Must be available to train and work on any shift

Preferred:

Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice program
Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experience

Skills

Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagrams
Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boat
Willing to accept Road Assignments
Must be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear Qualifications
Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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