Pipefitter – VMF Welder/Fabricator
Company
Amentum
Location
Singapore
Posted
20 hours ago
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Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
• Accomplishes manual welding tasks on equipment and construction projects.
• Performs cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components, including plate, structural steel, and pipe.
• Accomplishes welding of various types of metals including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Advises VMF management on job progress and material requirements.
• May be to work outside at various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions.
• Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
• Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
• Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
• High School diploma or GED
• Current 6G weld certification at time of hire
• A minimum four years’ experience in all phases of welding and fabrication
• Experience in an industrial or equipment repair environment
Preferred:
• Experience working with a wide variety of materials is highly preferred.
• The ability to read and analyze shop drawings and blueprints is preferred.
• Cold weather welding experience is preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Accomplishes manual welding tasks on equipment and construction projects.
• Performs cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components, including plate, structural steel, and pipe.
• Accomplishes welding of various types of metals including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Advises VMF management on job progress and material requirements.
• May be to work outside at various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions.
• Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
• Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
• Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
• High School diploma or GED
• Current 6G weld certification at time of hire
• A minimum four years’ experience in all phases of welding and fabrication
• Experience in an industrial or equipment repair environment
Preferred:
• Experience working with a wide variety of materials is highly preferred.
• The ability to read and analyze shop drawings and blueprints is preferred.
• Cold weather welding experience is preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What monthly basic salary must employers pay foreign work permit plumbers in Singapore starting January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, employers must pay foreign work permit holders in plumbing roles a minimum basic salary of SGD 2,400 per month as of 1 January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies to all new and renewed work permits issued from that date.
Which work pass is required for foreigners applying for plumber jobs in Singapore in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, foreigners seeking plumber jobs must hold a valid Work Permit issued only through an approved employer sponsor. The employer must apply online via the MOM Work Pass portal at least 3 weeks before the foreign worker starts. S Pass or Employment Pass are not permitted for this occupation in 2026.
What minimum qualifications and experience do plumbers need to qualify for jobs in Singapore?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, local and foreign plumbers must hold at least an NTC-2 certificate in Plumbing Technology or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience. Foreign applicants require an additional 4 years of post-qualification experience if they lack the NTC-2. All candidates must pass a skills assessment before work permit approval.
What documents are needed to apply for a plumber work permit in Singapore in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, the required documents include a valid passport, NTC-2 certificate or equivalent, employment contract, and medical examination report dated within 3 months. Employers must also submit the In-Principle Approval letter and pay the SGD 100 issuance fee by 31 March 2026.
