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Pipefitter - Journeyman
at United Support Services
San Diego, CA
Posted: 5-2-2025
Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
$66,914/year
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About this Career
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Skills
Hand Tools, Pipefitting, Barges, Blueprinting, Brazing (Metal Work), Hydraulics, Pipe Threading, Coupling, Housekeeping, Communication, Water Supply Networks, Pipe (Fluid Conveyance), Valid Driver's License, Time Management, Fabrication, Pipe Cutting, Critical Thinking, Stocks (Inventory), Lifting Ability, Power Tool Operation, Machinery, Chisels, Machine Tools
Job Description
Pipefitter - Journeyman United Support Services, Inc. San Diego, CA United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking to add to our berthing and maintenance team. This position is for a Pipefitter supporting Naval Base San Diego, California . USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits! Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! Job Description In this position, the Pipe Fitter will read and interpret blueprints and sketches to repair, modify, install and dismantle various pipes and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. Perform fabrication, assembly and testing of piping systems and components. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain government base access. Duties and Responsibilities Installing or repairing water, steam, gas or other types of pipe and pipefittings Laying out work and measuring to locate position of pipe from drawings or other written specifications Cutting various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with chisel and hammer, oxyacetylene torch or pipe-cutting machines Threading pipe with stocks and dies, bending pipe by hand-driven or power-driven machines Assembling pipe with couplings, brazing, and fastening pipe to hangers Making standard shop computations relating to pressures, flow and size of pipe required Making standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications Use of industry specific hand tools, portable power tools and manually operated machine tools Shaping, bending, fabricating, fitting and assembling techniques Driving may be required Additional tasks and duties may be assigned.
Required Experience:
High School Diploma/GED 3 years pipefitting experience required; 5 years preferred Valid Driver's License (if required)Desired Skills:
Completion of apprenticeship preferred Good communication skills Effective time management skills Familiarity with a shipyard environment The physical job requirement involves, but is not limited to, walking, reaching, bending-over, concentration in the presence of noise, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and traversing narrow passageways, climbing ladders/stairs, and operating in confined spaces onboard naval vessels and barges and in buildings.Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceJob Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Salary:
The hourly salary rate for this position is $32.17 United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$32.17 per hour Expected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shiftWork Location:
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$66,914/yr
$66,914/yr