Hiring Pipefitters *Shipyard*

Pipefitter role in a shipyard position. Responsible for laying out, installing, and maintaining vessels' piping systems, including heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure and oil lines. Follows blueprints and uses hand tools and shop machines. Tasks include cutting and boring holes in bulkheads and decks for pipe installation, fabricating pipe segments in a shop, connecting pipes to fixtures, testing for leaks to ensure systems meet specifications, and working with an apprentice (tacker/helper/3rd class pipefitter). The role emphasizes problem solving and precision, with typical hours ranging from 40 to 70 per week.