MECH TECH K 2 (PIPEFITTER)
HII, Goose Creek, SC, United States
Job Information
Req ID: 46781
Team: C100 PRODUCTION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Full-Time: Yes
Shift: 1st
Relocation Assistance: None
Telework Opportunity: None
Travel Requirement: None
Clearance Required: No
About the Company
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With a rich 135‑year history, the division employs more than 25,000 professionals ranging from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers and technical subject matter experts.
The Role
Responsible for installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing piping systems and equipment. Pipefitters work from drawings, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems. They install, modify, and repair systems by setting up routes, placing and cutting openings, installing hangers, and determining and installing risers, branch outlets, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators. They also plan and complete the routing and placement of systems leading to equipment, determining and placing the equipment at the proper elevations and points, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures and leak‑free joints.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience; or Apprentice graduate/Associate’s Degree in a relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience.
Certification may be required.
Nice to Have
Additional experience or training in piping or related disciplines is desirable.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. We are known as a top large company employer with a values‑and‑ethics‑driven culture that prioritizes safety and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings, financial education, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarships, and more. Some benefits vary by division or location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com explaining the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Contact
For assistance call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Req ID: 46781
Team: C100 PRODUCTION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Full-Time: Yes
Shift: 1st
Relocation Assistance: None
Telework Opportunity: None
Travel Requirement: None
Clearance Required: No
About the Company
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With a rich 135‑year history, the division employs more than 25,000 professionals ranging from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers and technical subject matter experts.
The Role
Responsible for installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing piping systems and equipment. Pipefitters work from drawings, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems. They install, modify, and repair systems by setting up routes, placing and cutting openings, installing hangers, and determining and installing risers, branch outlets, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators. They also plan and complete the routing and placement of systems leading to equipment, determining and placing the equipment at the proper elevations and points, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures and leak‑free joints.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience; or Apprentice graduate/Associate’s Degree in a relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience.
Certification may be required.
Nice to Have
Additional experience or training in piping or related disciplines is desirable.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. We are known as a top large company employer with a values‑and‑ethics‑driven culture that prioritizes safety and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings, financial education, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarships, and more. Some benefits vary by division or location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com explaining the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Contact
For assistance call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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