**Job Title: Pipefitter** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Pipefitter to install and maintain ships' piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines. You will follow blueprints, layouts, and work orders using hand tools and shop machines. Your role involves planning the layout of pipe sections, cutting and boring holes in bulkheads and decks for installation, and ensuring the system meets specifications. **Responsibilities** + Plan layout of pipe sections, allowing for conformance to specifications, obstructions, and holes. + Cut and bore holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes. + Operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings including valves, traps, and thermostats. + Bend pipes to specified shapes on pipe-bending fixtures. + Bolt or weld pipe brackets to support pipe systems. + Connect pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks, and other ship equipment. + Repair, pack, and adjust valves. + Test installed systems for leaks to ensure that the system meets specifications. + Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 3 years of experience in pipe fitting. + Proficient in silver brazing and able to pass a hands-on silver braze assessment. + Knowledge of basic marine piping systems, blueprint readings, silver-brazing procedures, and military specifications. + Ability to perform marine pipefitting, bending, burning, and read blueprints and follow exact tolerances. + Proficient in fabrication, installation, and testing of marine piping systems. + Ability to read and understand blueprints and spool sheets. + Must be able to work independently and set up work area with appropriate tools and materials in shop or on board ship. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Must be DBIDS eligible. + Flexible with 1st and 2nd shift. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values skill and craftsmanship. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that offers flexibility and opportunities for personal and professional growth. **Work Environment** Work will be performed at NBSD 32nd St aboard the USS Boxer. The role involves using various tools and equipment, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards is essential. Flexibility for 1st or 2nd shift work is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.