Pipe Fitter Apprenticeship Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Position Location: Bremerton, WA

Summary: Using brazing and cutting equipment and various power and hand tools, the pipefitter performs a variety of shop and shipboard pipefitter trade functions.  These functions include the repair and/or removal of old structural materials; the installation and fit up of new structural materials and complete fabrication of complex fluid system piping and piping hangers and supports.  Works under direct supervision and performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Apply basic pipefitting and brazing processes to join, fabricate, or repair fluid system piping and associated hangers and supports.
• Proficient in fitting straight pipe runs between brazed, welded or mechanical fittings. 
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed. 
• May lay out and mark points on parts or subassemblies using rules, square, scribe or templates.
• May position pieces be welded or brazed into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. 
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and piping systems with minimal damage to surrounding materials. 
• Maintain certification in the brazing procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. 
• Participates in special projects as required. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience working in the marine fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of brazing standards and brazing procedures.
• Current brazing Certification for Cu and CuNi piping materials. 
• Skill to make acceptable brazes as determined by either peel test or UT test.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.                          

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of welding tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage, welding techniques, and physical properties of metal.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship.  The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wage Range:  $22.00 - $35.00

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.