Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Marine Pipefitting

Potential Earnings Range:

$30,129-$44,616*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Do you enjoy the ocean? Enjoy creating things with your hands? Thrive in fast-paced environments? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Marine Pipefitting training program.

On the job, you will:

Install and maintain pipes that may carry chemicals, acids and gases
Interpret marine piping system blueprints to determine the correct components and raw materials needed to construct and install piping systems and pipe support structures
Remove hazardous materials to prevent or minimize the release of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive debris

The credentials you'll earn:

In the Advanced Marine Pipefitting program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as:

American Welding Society (AWS)
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Students who study Advanced Marine Pipefitting could pursue a career in building and maintaining tugboats, cruise ships, cargo vessels and naval ships. Graduates are skilled to work in factories, processing plants, nuclear reactors or refineries. Graduates can also work for a fire suppression company to help install fire sprinklers.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic training program
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Complete OSHA 10 training

Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Penobscot Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://penobscot.jobcorps.gov/

Location:

Bangor, ME

Availability:

24 slots

Application Information

Contact:

Sam Lees

Email: Lees.sam@jobcorps.org

Phone number: (207) 561-8529

Meet the Staff

Howard A. Jack Jr.

Howard A. Jack Jr. is an Advanced Marine Pipefitter instructor at Penobscot Job Corps Center. He has worked with Penobscot Job Corps for over five years, previously holding the position of career technical training manager. Howard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. He has served in public education for 26 years as a teacher and administrator, as well as 23 years in the United States Navy on several ships and several other commands.

Real Stories

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