Marine Pipefitters (54788633)

Marine pipefitters are needed to remove, repair, layout, fabricate, install and test marine piping systems onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization. Installs different types and sizes of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Repair and replacement of ships piping systems such as auxiliary salt water, fire main, potable water, hydraulic, compressed air, fuel oil, lube oil, engine exhaust, and more. Necessary fabrication abilities include the use of various shop equipment such as table saws, pipe threading machines, bending machines (power as well as hand operated), drill presses and brazing equipment. Bends, cuts, threads, shapes, fabricates, and installs pipe according to job specifications. Conducts pressure test of piping installations. Checks and adjusts controls, gauges, and valves to achieve control of flow or pressure. Performs other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements include 5+ years of shipyard pipefitting experience, ability to pass tests, experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel pipes, knowledge of ship repair procedures and test requirements, blueprints reading, ability to read ship compartment naming conventions, basic arithmetic, PPE compliance, US citizenship. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $35.00 Per hour. $120 Perdiem NON LOCAL ONLY. Hire bonus. Ameri-Force Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage. Equal opportunity employer.