Pipefitters
Connecting What Matters
As a pipefitter, you’ll fabricate, assemble and install complex piping systems, valves, components and hangers in support of aircraft carrier and submarine construction. Pipefitters ensure piping systems are properly aligned, secured and tested to meet safety, quality and performance standards.
There are openings for experienced and entry-level pipefitters. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you!
What You'll Do
Fabricate, assemble and install complex piping systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Collaborate with other trades to complete projects.
Help build the most powerful naval ships in the world.
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Voices From the Yard
“My dad is also a pipefitter. He’s been here 35 years and he’s what got me in here. I see him in here every day now. It’s been a great experience learning the pipefitting trade and it’s awesome to build these ships.”
Justin Worley
Pipefitter
“I wanted to learn a trade. I was a firefighter for 12 years in the Air Force Reserves and working here at the same time. I love helping people, serving a purpose and encouraging my mechanics’ growth in this company.”
Tyrell Smith
Pipefitter Foreman
“I come from the restaurant business. Growing up, a lot of adult figures in my life worked here. It seemed like a good fit for me because I like being on my tools at home.”
Patrick Khachenrum
Pipefitter
“Shipbuilders have been the best group of people to work around in my experience, and I feel like I shine here. ”
Lolita Rankin
Shipping Rack Coordinator
“My dad is also a pipefitter. He’s been here 35 years and he’s what got me in here. I see him in here every day now. It’s been a great experience learning the pipefitting trade and it’s awesome to build these ships.”
Justin Worley
Pipefitter
“I wanted to learn a trade. I was a firefighter for 12 years in the Air Force Reserves and working here at the same time. I love helping people, serving a purpose and encouraging my mechanics’ growth in this company.”
Tyrell Smith
Pipefitter Foreman
“I come from the restaurant business. Growing up, a lot of adult figures in my life worked here. It seemed like a good fit for me because I like being on my tools at home.”
Patrick Khachenrum
Pipefitter
“Shipbuilders have been the best group of people to work around in my experience, and I feel like I shine here. ”
Lolita Rankin
Shipping Rack Coordinator
Shipbuilders in Action
