What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Fitter position at Gulf Marine Repair?
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.
Salary : $25 - $25
