Pipe Fitter

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 medical plans

2 dental plans

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Term life

AD&D

Disability

Cancer policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Pipe Fitter to join our shipyard team. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical and dental plans, vision, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, cancer policy, and EAP.

The role involves fitting pipe assemblies, taking material off, and preparing assemblies for welders, with opportunities to work on valves, reach rods, and related systems aboard vessels in local ports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Two years of pipe fitting experience preferred.
• Must have own tools; employer does not provide tools.
• Shipyard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fit-up pipe assemblies per work orders or blueprints.
• Perform material take-offs for cost accounting on repairs.
• Prepare pipe assemblies for production welders.
• Repair or reassemble valves and related components.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Reading blueprints

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independence

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two years of pipe fitting experience

Tools

Pipe fitting tools

Job description

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is looking to hire a full-time Pipe Fitter. We offer a competitive pay rate, generous benefits, including 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, a 401(k) plan with a company match, term life, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in the shipyard industry, consider applying today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Shipyard pipe fitters work closely with pipe department supervisors and pipe welders to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations.
• Fit-up pipe assemblies as specified by work order or blueprints.
• Perform material take-offs for proper cost accounting on repair jobs.
• Ready pipe assemblies for production welders.
• Tear down/repair/repack/reassemble valves in place.
• Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets.
• Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
• Work with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
• Work with engine cooling systems.
• Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Follows ABS / USCG pipe fitting requirements
• Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work
• Will work independently with minimal supervision
• Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used
• Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years of pipe fitting experience
• Must have tools; employer does not provide tools
• Shipyard Experience is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoors. Work in confined spaces, in the elements, aboard shipyard vessels, in the shop, and travel outside the facilities to other local ports in the area via company truck.

Gulf Marine Repair is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees, and we consider all qualified individuals without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Location: 33605