Pipe Fitter 1/C
Company: East Coast Repair and Fabrication
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description JOB SUMMARY: A pipefitter who has 4 or more years of
experience with laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining
pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic
equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating ,
sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems as
required for new construction or maintenance, applying knowledge of
system operation and following blueprints with the use of
occasional supervision and while always adhering to industry safety
standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Selects type and size of pipe,
and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and
hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications 2. Inspects work
site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that
holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness 3. Plans
installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid
interfering with activities of other workers 4. Cuts, threads and
bends pipe 5. Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal
pipes, tubes, and fittings including: iron, steel, copper and
plastic 6. Connects pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed,
fused, or cemented joints 7. Secures pipes to structure with
brackets, clamps, and hangers 8. Installs and maintains hydraulic
and pneumatic components of machines and equipments such as pumps,
and cylinders 9. Follows lockout/tagout procedures to shut down
equipment according to OSHA requirements and company safety rules
10. Sets up and operates various pipe cutting, bending, and
threading machinery 11. Bends, cuts, threads, shapes, fabricates,
and installs pipe according to job specifications 12. Cuts and
bores holes in structures such as walls and fixtures before pipe
installation; attaches pipes to walls and structures 13. Installs
various types of installation and pipe covering; removes and
disposes of old coverings in line with the company hazardous waste
procedures and EPA and OSHA requirements 14. Makes hydraulic
pressure test of piping installations. Checks and adjusts controls,
gauges, and valves to achieve control of flow or pressure 15.
Inspects and maintains facility piping systems, heating,
refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, water treatment and
sewer systems, and burners and heaters. Reports deficiencies and
corrects problems 16. Posts and keeps up to date records of piping
systems and controls. Posts records of safety checks and inspection
dates of assigned equipment 17. Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Replace existing piping
systems to original design and pressure requirements 2. Install new
piping systems using NavSea Drawings and Tech Manuals 3. Effective
planning and layout skills to minimize material waste 4. Advance
use of power tools and machinery associated with pipe fitting 5.
Advanced level of skill in blueprint reading and material
requirements 6. Advanced knowledge of joint design and fit up
requirements IAW Mil-Std 22D 7. Advanced knowledge of requirements
for pipe bending IAW Mil-Std 1627C 8. Expert at setting up
hydrostatic testing equipment to shipboard and shop piping systems,
including trouble shooting 9. Thorough knowledge of QA requirements
and checkpoints 10. Expert at recognizing and resolving problems
encountered while making shipboard piping runs, i.e. interference,
existing piping damage, valve leak by etc. 11. Expert at material
requirements, pipe/fitting size identification, pressure
requirements 12. Advanced knowledge of piping support and hanger
spacing requirements 13. Highly motivated and able to supervise 2-3
small crews, (fitter, welder, helper, fire watches) simultaneously
14. Qualify as a tack welder 15. Ability to use and read calibrated
measuring equipment, (micrometers, 0-6” dial calipers, etc.) 16.
Advanced ability to setup and use power tools, (threader, bender,
hydro pump, etc.) 17. Advanced knowledge of hand tools and usage
18. Advanced knowledge of power tool safety and inspection prior to
use 19. Proper procedures for running gas and electrical leads,
(drop test, chaffing at doors and accesses, etc.) 20. Advanced
knowledge of piping systems and their hazards, (CHT, Fuel, O2,
Hydraulics, etc.) 21. Advanced knowledge of system requirements
such as cleaning and draining prior to breaching or opening system
22. OSHA and shipyard requirements prior to commencing work on any
piping system 23. Advanced knowledge of Std Items for welding,
testing, maintaining cleanliness, etc. 24. Advanced knowledge of
NSTM Chapter 505 for piping systems 25. Ability to submit and
initiate WAF’s 26. Ability to submit and PAI hot work Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years
of related experience in field or equivalent combination of
education and experience in field 2. Ability to gain access to
military installations 3. Must pass drug test and background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and
seek help with weights over 50 pounds 2. Ability to sit and/or
stand for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with
hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. This is a physically demanding position
and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity
may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job
sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to
transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or
stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of
materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS: This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure
to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and
airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical
parts: high, precarious places. During work-site visits will be
required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
Hard Hat Ear Plugs or Attenuator Safety Shoes Dust Mask or
Respirator Gloves CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: 1. Qualify in Grades 4
and 5 silver braze 2. Qualify as MAF installer/inspector 3.
Workmanship in piping system fitups 4. Good knowledge of
workmanship requirements IAW Mil- Stds, (22D, 2035, 278, 248, etc.)
5. Ability to identify and resolve on site non-critical issues 6.
Ability to manage and assign personnel 7. Ability to identify
deficiencies and document on CFR 8. Ability to investigate and
submit required reports 9. Exceptional attendance 10. Ability to
work without supervision 11. Exceptional initiative and
dedication
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