Shipyard Pipe Welder

Gulf Marine Repair • Tampa, FL

2d

About The Position

The Pipe Welder performs pipe welding and repair work aboard vessels and in shipyard settings. The role involves welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW processes, as well as collaborating with supervisors and pipe fitters to address design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, and other repair situations. Duties also include valve work, repairs to vessel systems and equipment, and other mechanical work as needed.

The work takes place outdoors, in confined spaces, aboard vessels, in the shop, and at other local ports reached by company truck. The schedule is 40 or more hours per week. Candidates are expected to provide their own tools; the employer does not provide them. Local candidates are preferred, and relocation expenses are not covered. The employer uses E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of pipe welding experience.
• Successfully pass a 6GR pipe welding test using SMAW and FCAW; the stainless steel 6GR pipe welding test is SMAW.
• Follow ABS and USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements.
• Provide own tools; the employer does not provide tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use conflict management, leadership, teambuilding, and time-management skills.
• Use attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Shipyard experience is preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred; relocation expenses are not covered.

Responsibilities

• Weld in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW processes.
• Work with supervisors and pipe fitters to address design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, and other repair situations.
• Tear down, repair, repack, and reassemble valves in place.
• Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies, and bonnets.
• Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
• Work on fresh and potable water systems aboard vessels.
• Work on engine cooling systems.
• Repair or renew other equipment as needed.
• Assist with valve, reach-rod, heat exchanger, and miscellaneous mechanical work.

Benefits

• Two medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Vision plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
• Company-provided life insurance
• Employee-elected supplemental life insurance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Work-site Benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match

What This Job Offers

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