Pipe Fitter 1st & 2nd Shifts

Gulf Marine Repair; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

401(k) match

Term life

AD&D

Disability

Cancer policy

EAP

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is hiring a full-time Pipe Fitter. We offer a competitive pay rate and generous benefits including medical plans, dental plans, vision, a 401(k) match, life insurance and more.

This role requires working outdoors on shipyard vessels and travel to local ports as needed. Responsibilities include fitting pipe assemblies, performing take-offs for cost accounting, and preparing work for production welders.

Qualifications

• Follows ABS / USCG pipe fitting requirements.
• Assist in valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other mechanical work.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates conflict management, leadership and teambuilding.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Fit-up pipe assemblies as per work orders or blueprints.
• Perform material take-offs for cost accounting on repairs.
• Prepare pipe assemblies for production welders.
• Tear down, repair, repack and reassemble valves in place.
• Repair or renew components like reach-rods, deck actuators and valve bodies.

Skills

ABS/USCG pipe fitting

Valve/ mechanical work

Independent work

Leadership / teambuilding

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

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