Shipyard Pipefitter Foreman - Lead Piping

CORE Group; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group seeks an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to lead and supervise pipefitting crews in a shipyard setting. You will coordinate daily work, direct manpower, and ensure piping systems are installed, fabricated, and tested to shipyard drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on pipefitting experience and prior leadership in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine, or heavy fabrication environments, with the ability to read blueprints,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pipefitting or related shipyard environments.
• Experience as Pipefitter Foreman or crew lead.
• Ability to read blueprints, piping drawings and isometrics.
• Strong safety and quality mindset; shipyard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipefitters and helpers performing shipyard piping work.
• Plan and coordinate daily manpower and production activities.
• Read and interpret ship drawings, piping diagrams, blueprints, and isometrics.
• Coordinate with welders, QA/QC, engineering and other shipyard departments.
• Track manpower, hours, material usage, and production progress.
• Ensure piping installation adheres to drawings, specs, and procedures.

Skills

Pipefitting

Shipbuilding

Leadership

Blueprints & Isometrics

Piping Systems Knowledge

Team Supervision

Safety & Quality

Job description

CORE Group seeks an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to lead and supervise pipefitting crews in a shipyard setting. You will coordinate daily work, direct manpower, and ensure piping systems are installed, fabricated, and tested to shipyard drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on pipefitting experience and prior leadership in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine, or heavy fabrication environments, with the ability to read blueprints,