United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative SBA certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran owned, small 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. 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
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate.

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.