Marine Pipe Fitter: Shipboard Fabrication & Repair

Allen Marine; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Marine in Sitka, AK seeks a Pipe Fitter to plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, repair, and modify piping systems for ships and marine equipment. You will work in a shipyard environment, coordinating with welders and fabricators to ensure tight tolerances and structural soundness.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of pipe fitting experience, and the ability to pass a security background check and a DOT drug test.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of Pipe Fitter experience.
• Strong understanding of marine or industrial electronics.
• Ability to safely operate machinery.
• Valid US driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, repair, and modify piping systems and pipe assemblies for ships, boats, barges, and other floating marine equipment.
• Boat building and fabrication of other structures.
• Tacking various fabrications together to prepare for welding.
• Cutting with plasma and acetylene torches.
• Layout, print reading, cutting, grinding, and buffing aluminum extrusions and plate.
• Clean up work area, general shop cleanup.
• Fabricate and assist Welders in repairs to boats and yard equipment.
• Fabricate and tack handrail brackets and similar structures.
• Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.

Skills

Pipe fitter experience

Marine/industrial electronics

Machinery operation safety

Valid US drivers license

Background check/DOT drug test

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allen Marine in Sitka, AK seeks a Pipe Fitter to plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, repair, and modify piping systems for ships and marine equipment. You will work in a shipyard environment, coordinating with welders and fabricators to ensure tight tolerances and structural soundness.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of pipe fitting experience, and the ability to pass a security background check and a DOT drug test.