Overview
Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Pipe Fitter to join their team in the shipyard industry. The position offers competitive pay and a range of generous benefits.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with pipe department supervisors and pipe welders to provide solutions to design deficiencies and repair situations.
- Fit-up pipe assemblies as specified by work order or blueprints.
- Perform material take-offs for proper cost accounting on repair jobs.
- Ready pipe assemblies for production welders.
- 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 with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
- Work with engine cooling systems.
- Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Two (2) years of pipe fitting experience.
- Must have tools; employer does not provide tools.
- Shipyard experience is preferred.
- Follows ABS / USCG pipe fitting requirements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Skills in conflict management, leadership, teambuilding, and time management.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
Additional Information
- Work outdoors in confined spaces and in the elements.
- Travel outside the facilities to other local ports in the area via company truck.