Marine Pipefitter

TEL Staffing & HR•Pensacola, FL

90d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Skilled tradesmen who can perform the work of developing and laying out, fitting, bolting up, assembling and installing pipe when used to form a part of an assembly in connection with ship construction, alteration, and repair specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from supervisor or management. In some cases and when the job requires assistance, a tacker-helper will assist the pipefitter. The pipefitter is responsible for building and/or repairing the complete piping systems in a metal ship. The pipefitter has the primary responsibility for manufacturing and installing interior and exterior components such as: Foundations, Hawse Pipes, Ladders, Mast, Racks, Railing, Sea Chest, Stanchions, Stowage's, Tanks, Trunks, Yardarms, and Pipe spools, associated pumps, valves and other components which form the complete Ships’ systems. The Pipefitter repairs and/or removes damaged ship piping systems and prepares surfaces for welding, burning, and lays out holes for drilling. This work is accomplished using miscellaneous hand and power tools. The Pipefitter may also be required to perform as a roll operator, punch operator, shear operator, track burner, drill and saw operator. The Pipefitter may also have to arrange for staging, crane service, ventilation, lighting, and support services (air, electricity, and water). The above description is general in nature; A Pipefitter may be required to perform additional duties not specifically described.

Requirements

3+ years of SHIPYARD experience.
Provide or arrange own transportation to and from the shipyard.
Wear Safety Equipment including: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, and Safety Toed Shoes.
Wear Respirators and Fall Protection when working in areas that require additional protection.
Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test.
Pass a NON-DOT & Agility physical.
Complete an OSHA Respirator Questionnaire.
Participate in RANDOM quarterly drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Tacker-helper assistance may be provided when the job requires it.

Responsibilities

Developing and laying out, fitting, bolting up, assembling and installing pipe.
Building and/or repairing complete piping systems in a metal ship.
Manufacturing and installing interior and exterior components such as: Foundations, Hawse Pipes, Ladders, Mast, Racks, Railing, Sea Chest, Stanchions, Stowage's, Tanks, Trunks, Yardarms, and Pipe spools, associated pumps, valves and other components.
Repairing and/or removing damaged ship piping systems.
Preparing surfaces for welding, burning, and laying out holes for drilling.
Operating as a roll operator, punch operator, shear operator, track burner, drill and saw operator.
Arranging for staging, crane service, ventilation, lighting, and support services (air, electricity, and water).
Assisting other employees in the cleaning and picking up of debris.
Partnering with employees to complete work with more stringent deadlines.
Filling in temporarily for an absent employee.