Marine Plumber

Flyhopco LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Plumber is responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing piping systems, fittings, and plumbing fixtures on vessels. This role includes diagnosing and servicing water, mechanical, and related onboard systems using appropriate tools and testing equipment. The Marine Plumber also supports A/C and cooling systems, including connecting, disconnecting, and performing basic checks as needed. All work is performed in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and company safety protocols.

Requirements

minimum 2 years’ experience as a marine plumber
Flexible to work overtime, if needed, to meet the company needs
Requires bending, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity
Problem Solving
Communication
Plumbing knowledge
Diagnostic skills

Responsibilities

Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as needed
Assemble, install, maintain, and replace marine plumbing and pumps including basic electrical connections
Connect/disconnect cooling towers and dry AC units and perform routine maintenance
Install and replace all valve strainers and thru hulls
Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water heaters, water softeners, etc.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
Assembles and constructs pipe sections, tubing and fittings, pipe assemblies, valves, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering
Assembles and installs both metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings, and pipes using hand tools and power tools
Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines
Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
Stocks and assists in maintaining inventory of shop supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas; properly maintains assigned equipment and tools
Documents work performed daily
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, etc.
Following company, industry, and best practices regarding safety standards (safe equipment usage, personal protective equipment, reporting)
Performs other appropriate tasks and duties as assigned