Pipe Fitter- 1St Class

This job is posted on behalf of Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions by Top Echelon.

Must haves:

Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Be able to read/write/communicate in English

Basic Qualifications:

· Minimum 4Ç Yrs. trade experience

· Basic math, reading and comprehension skills

· Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves

· Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

Job Description:

A First-Class Pipefitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Pipefitter, is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blue prints. Production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. The shipyard stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

• Location: Pascagoula, MS
• Duration: Initially 1 year
• Base Pay Range: $52 per hour Day Shift- $53 per hour Night Shift
• Per Diem $180 daily is available for candidates 75 miles away (verification required via 2 proofs for address)
• Start Date As soon as possible

NOTE:

Please be advised that any candidates who proceed will be required to travel to Pascagoula, MS to do a skills test and/or interview, Hair Follicle Test, and Respirator Fit Test. You will also be required to pass a background check with no violent felonies.