Mid-Level Pipefitter

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36+ locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Pipefitter to provide full life cycle technical support for all types of combatant craft, boats, watercraft, amphibious vessels and vehicles, Patrol Coastal Class ships, specialty craft and vessels, life rafts, inflatable craft, unmanned vessels and vehicles, and associated craft and mission systems for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division's Combatant Craft Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA

JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL: 0%

JOB SUMMARY

The Mid-Level Pipefitter plays a vital part in ensuring the operational readiness and efficiency of various watercraft by working with complex pipe and fluid-handling systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience: Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in plumbing and pipefitting, acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and hands-on experience

  • Proficiency in the following areas:

    • Layout and cutting of pipe

    • Welding, brazing, and soldering

    • Threading pipe using stocks and dies

    • Bending pipe

    • Assembling fluid systems (e.g., water, gas, hydraulic fluid)

    • Testing completed installations to ensure quality and functionality

• Education: High school diploma, trade/industrial school graduate, or GED equivalent (required)

• Clearance: Must possess a current Secret Clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Related military experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and repair auxiliary fluid systems including:

  • Raw water and potable water systems

  • Engine exhaust and fuel systems

  • Lube oil and hydraulic systems

  • Air conditioning and air handling systems

  • Compressed air and heating systems

• Work with a variety of pipe and pipefitting systems, including those for water, steam, and gas

• Support maintenance and repair activities for all fluid-handling systems used in NSWCCD watercraft programs

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flex time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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