Combo Pipe/Plate Fitter/Welder

Gulf Copper LLC • Corpus Christi, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Copper is seeking a skilled Combo Pipe/Plate Fitter Welder to join our team at the Corpus Christi yard. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding complex piping systems and structural plate components for marine vessels and offshore structures. The ideal candidate brings strong dual-craft expertise, precision cutting and fitting skills, and a commitment to high-quality code welding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience: 1st Class 3-5 years
• Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience: 2nd Class 1 – 3 years
• Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.
• Pass the Gulf Copper written pipe fitter and/or hands-on pipe and plate fitter test when applicable.
• Combo Fitter Welder-Pipe & Plate/Structural (COFW) – Fitter welder capable of fitting & welding Pipe, Plate and Structural with knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER card preferred.
• Trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate or repair metal plate, structural parts and/or pipe and brace them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding according to specifications.
• Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
• Select pipe and/or plate sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Measure, mark, and install pipe and/or plate for cutting and/or threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders.
• May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
• Fit and weld pipe and/or plate in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures.
• May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
• Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED