Pipefitter

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to hire Pipefitters to join our Pipe Shop.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

• Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair pipe systems
• Fits pipe and properly prepares joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done.
• Works from blueprints and makes fabrication sketches from which another mechanic could fabricate a unit of pipe
• Lays out and figures off set bend and rolling offset bends
• Make up flanges  Proper sequence and material required
• Read blueprints and drawings related to the job
• Set up and operate burning torch
• Fabricated and design pipe hangars
• Test piping systems and air and water
• Conduct actions and work behaviors according to safe shipyard practices
• Tack weld, Silver braze, soft solder and burn
• Install simple systems without blueprints
• Work with all materials and sizes of pipe and tubing
• Lay out all piping systems
• Run pipe bending machines
• Evaluate joint allowance and build the piping systems within the required tolerances
• Construct dimensionally correct mock up for offsite prefabrication.
• Work with all types of pipe joints, welded, screwed, soldered, glued, and all types of materials
• Able to properly use hand tools and power tools associated with the trade
• Train insubordinates and supervise crew and senior mechanic
• Adherence to industry codes, specifications, and regulations
• Work independently to complete responsibilities

• Ability to obtain a DBIDS is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in shipboard pipefitting.
• Willing and capable of working on government and commercial vessels
• Able to read blueprints and tack weld
• Ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Pipefitting trade
• Brazing certs is a plus
• Industrial pipefitting experience is welcomed

Position compensation is based on experience.

Our benefits include: 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K, company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Legal Services
• Annual performance evaluations 
• On-site Human Resources
• On-site gym
• Free and close proximity parking
• Employee perks/gifts and more

All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.

Colonna’s Shipyard and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET

• Respect
• Pride
• Truth
• Family

These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.