Pipe Fitter Journeyman - Nbbb

NBBB has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are located in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels; tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships. Just an hour away from the yard is the thriving Seattle metropolitan area.  Together with our sister company Everett Ship Repair(“ESR”) and Shared Ice Services, we represent the heft and might of Ice Cap Holdings’ presence in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest.   We are a team that specializes in versatility to build and service an astonishing variety of vessels. We lead in adopting innovative marine technology to serve our customers' needs.

We are seeking a Journeyman Pipe Fitter who will create pipe spools and other pipe system assemblies and fabrications for new ship construction, repair and other marine projects.  The Pipe Fitter will create and install the pipes and tubes that course through a vessel like veins.  Pipefitting team members gain knowledge and experience in many systems, including heating and cooling, refrigeration, fuel, engine cooling, exhaust, bilge and ballast, and fire suppression. 

Mutual trust, commitment to safety, pride in workmanship, and fun are in plentiful supply in one another and work jointly as a team. We are keen to teach good workers our trade. 

What You Will Do

• Forms, fits, and fabricates metal and nonmetallic piping systems in marine vessels to engineering drawing during all phases of construction and rebuilds from spools, installation and through sea trials.
• Performs job functions on panel line, fabrication shop, on modular jigs, or on finished assembly.
• Responsible for layout, cut, preparation, and final assembly of spools, piping systems in modals and final assembly.
• Test piping systems for quality assurance, owner representatives and regulatory agencies.
• Uses a variety of power and hand tools including pipe wrenches, union wrenches, threading machines, tube and pipe benders, etc.
• Works from blue prints both in standard and metric to build complex piping systems, spools and foundations for piping system packages.
• Tacks and minor welding with MIG and Arc Welding processes for tacking piping systems together and welding up hangers.
• Uses various metal forming equipment such as sheers, band saws, rollers, presses, etc.
• Works with Oxygen/Propane cutting torches as well as plasma cutters to cut pipe and plate in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Responsible for expressing ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other tasks as directed.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

What You Bring to Our Team

• 5+ Years’ experience as a Pipe Fitter;
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education;
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings and blue prints;
• Ability to understand the contract requirements and schedule constraints;
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics; 
• Preferred: knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.