Shipboard Pipe Fitter – Marine Piping & Installations

austalusa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in San Diego seeks a skilled B-class pipe fitter to join a shipyard team building and maintaining marine vessels. You will read drawings, cut openings, measure and bend piping, and test systems for leaks, following OSHA guidelines and company procedures.

The role demands the ability to interpret engineering drawings, work with limited supervision, and help train peers. Travel to off-site locations may be required; expect a collaborative, safety‑minded team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe fitter at Austal or 2 years in a similar role.
• Pass the 'A' Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe using hand and power tools.
• Test systems for leaks using testing equipment.
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping systems.
• Install pipe systems on board vessels safely and productively.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpret specs

Mechanical aptitude

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Tool handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Austal USA in San Diego seeks a skilled B-class pipe fitter to join a shipyard team building and maintaining marine vessels. You will read drawings, cut openings, measure and bend piping, and test systems for leaks, following OSHA guidelines and company procedures.

The role demands the ability to interpret engineering drawings, work with limited supervision, and help train peers. Travel to off-site locations may be required; expect a collaborative, safety‑minded team environment.