Pipefitter I: Piping, Testing & Commissioning

Eastern Shipbuilding; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a Pipefitter 1 to assemble, install, and test piping systems per plans and codes. You will cut, bend, fit, and install pipe, test systems, and perform commissioning with supervision.

Expect collaboration with multiple trades in a heavy industrial shipyard. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of pipefitting experience, knowledge of welding and OSHA standards, and the ability to pass a SMAW tack weld test to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• 3–5 years of pipefitting/plumbing experience.
• Able to pass SMAW Tack welding test to become ABS certified.
• Knowledge of welding, ship terminology, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans, blueprints, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test piping per plans, specs, and codes.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, and fit pipe and fittings.
• Install and verify operation of high‑pressure steel piping.
• Repair, replace, and tighten piping components and supports.
• Test systems and perform system hook‑ups and commissioning.
• Rig, flag, and move pipe safely; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Cutting torch

Hand and power tools

Welding knowledge (SMAW)

OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SMAW welding

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a Pipefitter 1 to assemble, install, and test piping systems per plans and codes. You will cut, bend, fit, and install pipe, test systems, and perform commissioning with supervision.

Expect collaboration with multiple trades in a heavy industrial shipyard. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of pipefitting experience, knowledge of welding and OSHA standards, and the ability to pass a SMAW tack weld test to