Pipefitter

Fincantieri Marine Group; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, WI is hiring Pipefitters to install, maintain, and repair ship interior piping and shipyard systems across our 63-acre site.

You will read blueprints, cut, assemble, and test pipes, troubleshoot equipment, and perform preventive maintenance while following strict safety policies. The role involves physical work and lifting, with daily hands-on tasks on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• 8 years of contracts administration/management experience.
• OSHA Maritime 10-hour training; CSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and plan pipe system layout, installation, and repairs.
• Cut, bend, thread, assemble, weld, braze, and secure pipes, fittings, valves, and controls.
• Inspect and test systems using gauges, hydrostatic testing, and observation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, replace worn components, and perform general maintenance.
• Operate pumps and tools; properly store equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, environmental, and organizational policies; regular attendance required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

OSHA Maritime 10-hour training

Certified Safety Professional CSP (preferred)

Job description

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring Pipefitters at our Sturgeon Bay, WI location.

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice , constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

Pipefitters are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting pipe systems, equipment, and related components on ship interiors/exteriors and shipyard facilities across a 63-acre site.

Essential Functions

• Read blueprints and plan pipe system layout, installation, and repairs.
• Cut, bend, thread, assemble, weld, braze, and secure pipes, fittings, valves, and controls.
• Inspect and test systems using gauges, hydrostatic testing, and observation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, replace worn components, and perform general maintenance.
• Operate pumps and tools; properly store equipment.
• Work under intermittent supervision; perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and organizational policies; regular attendance required.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 8 Years of Contracts Administration/Management experience required
• OSHA Maritime 10-hour training, Certified Safety Professional ASP/CSP certification preferred

Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
• Leadership Excellence : Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success
• Physical Demands and Work Environment Daily transport of tools, equipment, and materials (10--70 lbs), including carrying 50 lb tool buckets multiple times per day over distances up to 500', stairs/ladders, ship structures, and confined spaces (34\" inner bottoms, 18\"x24\" lightening holes).
• Regular lifting, carrying, and positioning of pipe, welding feeders, wire coils, pumps, elbows, flanges, valves, and bender components (36--70 lbs) at varying heights (floor to ~75\