bSecurity Clearance/bpOther/p h2Duties/h2pDuties include but are not limited to: Plan, layout, and fabricate and modify plumbing and piping systems including air, gas and vacuum systems. Works from building plans, blueprints, and as-built drawings. Interpret blueprints and use shop mathematics to layout angles and arcs, determine placement and elevation of piping systems and must be able to determine the appropriate pipe, joint and valve sizes. Operates pipe threading machines and hand tools. Operates core drilling rigs, pumps, rotary hammers and other trade related tools and equipment. Operates tools and devices as pipe threading tools, cullers, grinders, flaring and brazing equipment, welding and welding tools, micrometers, calipers, templates, various power tools, and hand tools. Assembles a list of pipe fitting materials and supplies needed to complete work assignments. Plans and layout plumbing/pipe fitting routing, openings, slants, and leveling of such systems relative to location and arrangement of equipment. Operates welding and welding tools, micrometers, calipers, templates, various power tools, and hand tools. Installs plumbing and piping systems. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and modifies building service systems and equipment, and the removal and demolition of old work, and the installation of new work. Maintains gauges, traps and thermostats. Modifies pipe fitting equipment fixtures and fittings. Repairs compressors, pumps and strainers. Maintains reducing valves, heating/cooling coils, and backflow preventing units. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD40948A Physical Requirements: Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Prolonged standing in cramped positions, overhead work, climbing, bending, crawling under buildings and in attics and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required. Incumbent must be able to be physically cleared to wear a respirator./ph2Qualifications/h2pTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF(s) are ineligible for further consideration. The SPFs for this position are: Current, valid state-issued Driver's License. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment./ph2Other Information/h2pUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement./p bSecurity Clearance/bpOther/p h2Duties/h2pDuties include but are not limited to: Plan, layout, and fabricate and modify plumbing and piping systems including air, gas and vacuum systems. Works from building plans, blueprints, and as-built drawings. Interpret blueprints and use shop mathematics to layout angles and arcs, determine placement and elevation of piping systems and must be able to determine the appropriate pipe, joint and valve sizes. Operates pipe threading machines and hand tools. Operates core drilling rigs, pumps, rotary hammers and other trade related tools and equipment. Operates tools and devices as pipe threading tools, cullers, grinders, flaring and brazing equipment, welding and welding tools, micrometers, calipers, templates, various power tools, and hand tools. Assembles a list of pipe fitting materials and supplies needed to complete work assignments. Plans and layout plumbing/pipe fitting routing, openings, slants, and leveling of such systems relative to location and arrangement of equipment. Operates welding and welding tools, micrometers, calipers, templates, various power tools, and hand tools. Installs plumbing and piping systems. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and modifies building service systems and equipment, and the removal and demolition of old work, and the installation of new work. Maintains gauges, traps and thermostats. Modifies pipe fitting equipment fixtures and fittings. Repairs compressors, pumps and strainers. Maintains reducing valves, heating/cooling coils, and backflow preventing units. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD40948A Physical Requirements: Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Prolonged standing in cramped positions, overhead work, climbing, bending, crawling under buildings and in attics and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required. Incumbent must be able to be physically cleared to wear a respirator./ph2Qualifications/h2pTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF(s) are ineligible for further consideration. The SPFs for this position are: Current, valid state-issued Driver's License. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment./ph2Other Information/h2pUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement./p
See More Details >>Why should you be interested? Multiple openings are available at one of Seattle's most stable employers. Rainier Recruiting has partnered with a luxury yacht builder that builds custom vessels from 100-300 feet long. This company has hired multiple successful employees already from Rainier Recruiting who have reported that it is a very good company to work for. Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity. Compensation: $25-40/hr (negotiable) Location: Seattle, WA. Employees must be able to come onsite daily. What this company offer you: We are a caring, informal but professional group of professionals who enjoy what we do immensely. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life: • Generous pay commensurate with skills and experience • Paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time employees • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching your contribution up to 4% • Paid Time-Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays each year • Perks: Launch Parties, Summer Happy Hour Parties, Food Trucks, etc • Outstanding work/life balance! We work hard when we are here, but leave work at work! • Beautiful 25-acre campus What you'll do: The Plumber/Pipefitter constructs and installs various fluid systems in yachts under various stages of construction. • Fabricating and installing the ship’s fluid systems including; fresh water, gray water, black water, hydraulic, oil, fuel, etc. • Laying out, bending, dry fitting and final installation and testing of fluid systems • Fabrication and installation of other mechanical systems, including HVAC, steering system, propulsion systems, and other hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, etc. • Safe operation of a variety of equipment and handheld tools including powered, pneumatic, hydraulic, vibratory, and hand tools. • Utilizing construction drawings, specifications, and other material to construct and install parts • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and ensure that all tools, materials, and flammable chemicals are stored properly • Other duties as assigned What you need to succeed: To succeed, you will be eager to grow and learn, have a great attitude, and be able to pay close attention to detail. • 3+ years as a mechanic, plumber, pipefitter, working on various mechanical systems • Stand/walk for 8+ hours per day • Frequent use of stairs, ramps, ladders and stools • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis • Extended periods of overhead work • Bend, kneel and crawl on a regular basis • Frequent and repetitive arm and hand motions, handling, grasping, etc • Frequent reaching below knees, knees to shoulders and above shoulders • Wear necessary personal protection equipment including respiratory protection equipment, safety glasses/goggles, rubber gloves, coveralls, hearing protection, fall protection, etc. • Clear vision (with or without corrective lenses) • Hearing as needed to recognize alarms Who is Rainier Recruiting? Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Perform work as an individual or as part of a multi-craft work crew with minimal supervision. • Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures. • Recognize and trace various pipe systems aboard vessels. • Disassemble, assemble, and repair shipboard systems. • Read blueprints to identify locations of various pipe systems. • Operate pipe threading machines, pipe benders, and Oakey bevelers. • Lay out, target, and fabricate various pipes to quality assurance standards. • Test and operate hydro pumps up to 5,000 psi. • Determine sizes and schedules of pipes and fittings for fabrication and repair. • Set up and operate flushing machines. • Use a tape measure accurately for measurements. • Complete sustained work at various heights, including up to 100 feet. • Care for and safely use hand and power tools and all company property. • Perform rigging as applicable to pipe and valve systems. • Make competent weldments, targeting pipe and hanger. Requirements • High school diploma or GED preferred. • 5 years of relevant work experience. • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Journey Level 1 Ship Repair certification or equivalent experience. Nice-to-haves • Additional certifications in pipefitting or related fields. • Experience working in shipyards or similar environments. • Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in industrial settings. Benefits • Medical • RX • Dental • 401(k) • Life Insurance • AD&D • Pension • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Seattle, WA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 47,390 pipefitters nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,591.50 in Seattle. The job outlook is promising, with projections indicating a 6% growth rate from 2022 to 2032. Aspiring pipefitters can find apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a lucrative career with potential annual earnings often surpassing $82,460 for experienced professionals.
