Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA has an open position and is looking for qualified candidates for an Industrial Maintenance Technician - Pipefitter. The job location is at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, MD. Interested applicants should apply by completing the online application and uploading their resumes.

Scope of Performance: Qualified pipefitter to support maintenance, repair, and installation of explosive and chemical processing equipment. Technician will work in all explosive and chemical processing areas as determined by management or COR. Technician shall be subject to physical examinations and certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
* Tasks may include but are not limited to routine maintenance, repair, installation and modification to existing or new processing equipment. This work includes hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics, pipe fitting, and steam fitting.
* Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and conduct preventative maintenance on complex electrical, mechanical, and processing systems.
* Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems. This could include pipe support systems.
* Ability to use pipe threaders, benders, machine tools, and general hand tools.
* Ability to braze, solder and thread joints.
* Ability to read blueprints and blueprint symbols.

Education and Experience - Required: MUST HAVE MECHANICAL EXPEREINCE
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
* Ability to pass Explosives Handler physical and Respirator Fit test
* Ability to pass Ammo-18 Certification class
* Sound technical skills
* Pipefitting experience strongly desired
* Sufficient knowledge of mathematics
* Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs)