Pipefitter

Keel•Hollywood, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. Explore the Depth of the Role: Install, maintain, and repair shipboard piping systems, including steam, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines. Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications. Plan and lay out pipe sections around holes, equipment, and other obstructions. Cut and bore holes through bulkheads and decks for pipe installation. Cut, thread, and prepare pipes and fittings using shop machinery and hand tools. Bend pipes to required shapes and dimensions. Install and secure pipe brackets and supports by bolting or welding. Connect piping to pumps, tanks, radiators, laundry and galley equipment, and other fixtures. Solder and seal pipe joints to ensure proper connections. Repair, pack, adjust, and maintain valves. Perform hydrostatic and other pressure tests to identify leaks and verify system specifications. Troubleshoot piping systems and correct installation or performance issues. Perform work independently with minimal to no supervision while following safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of pipefitting experience.
Advanced-level experience performing pipefitting duties.
Experience working with shipboard piping systems is strongly relevant.
Advanced pipefitting skills.
Blueprint and specification interpretation.
Pipe cutting, threading, bending, and installation.
Welding, soldering, and use of hand/shop tools.
Valve repair and adjustment.
Hydrostatic and pressure testing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of shipboard piping systems and equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical/vocational training in pipefitting is beneficial but not explicitly required.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair shipboard piping systems, including steam, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
Plan and lay out pipe sections around holes, equipment, and other obstructions.
Cut and bore holes through bulkheads and decks for pipe installation.
Cut, thread, and prepare pipes and fittings using shop machinery and hand tools.
Bend pipes to required shapes and dimensions.
Install and secure pipe brackets and supports by bolting or welding.
Connect piping to pumps, tanks, radiators, laundry and galley equipment, and other fixtures.
Solder and seal pipe joints to ensure proper connections.
Repair, pack, adjust, and maintain valves.
Perform hydrostatic and other pressure tests to identify leaks and verify system specifications.
Troubleshoot piping systems and correct installation or performance issues.
Perform work independently with minimal to no supervision while following safety and quality requirements.