Pipe Fitter

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, whole life insurance (portable), term life, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in the shipyard industry, consider applying today!

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.