Pipefitter

Pipefitter - Career Opportunity - Immediately Hiring

Job Description

• The pipefitter installs, maintains, and repairs marine piping systems on vessels, including steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines. This role follows blueprints, layouts, and work orders to fabricate, fit, and test piping systems using hand tools and shop machines, ensuring all installations meet required specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain shipboard piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines in accordance with blueprints, layouts, work orders, and applicable specifications.

• Plan the layout of pipe sections, taking into account specifications, obstructions, and required openings in bulkheads and decks.

• Cut and bore holes in bulkheads and decks to allow for the proper installation and routing of pipes.

• Operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps, and thermostats.

• Bend pipe to specified shapes using pipe-bending fixtures to achieve precise alignment and fit.

• Bolt or weld pipe brackets and supports to secure piping systems throughout the vessel.

• Connect pipes to fixtures and equipment such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, tanks, and other shipboard systems.

• Repair, pack, and adjust valves to ensure proper operation and system integrity.

• Test installed piping systems for leaks and verify that all systems meet required specifications, including air and hydrostatic testing as needed.

• Set up work areas with appropriate tools and materials in the shop or on board ship to efficiently complete assigned tasks.

• Cut, bend, weld, braze, grind, and burn pipes to fit and connect them for shipboard installation.

• Install and remove pipe as required for new construction, modification, or repair projects.

• Inspect and tag out piping systems, perform air tests on tanks and voids, and hydrostatically test piping systems and associated equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints and spool sheets to plan, fabricate, repair, install, and test marine piping systems accurately.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned that support the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of marine piping systems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pipefitter, preferably in a marine or shipyard environment.

• Strong knowledge of basic marine piping systems and their components.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and spool sheets, and follow exact tolerances.

• Proficiency in marine pipefitting, including bending, burning, cutting, and fitting pipe.

• Hands-on experience with silver brazing procedures and related techniques.

• Proficiency in the fabrication, installation, repair, and testing of marine piping systems.

• Ability to operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps, and thermostats.

• Capability to set up work areas with appropriate tools and materials in the shop or on board ship.

• Ability to perform air tests on tanks and voids and hydrostatic tests on piping systems and equipment.

• Capacity to work independently while accurately following blueprints and work orders.

• Flexibility to work on different shifts, with the ability to support both first and second shift operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with silver brazing in marine applications.

• Familiarity with military specifications related to marine piping systems.

• Proficient with fitting processes and procedures for shipboard installations.

• Ability to inspect, tag out, and verify the integrity of piping systems.

• Comfort working with a variety of hand tools, welding and brazing equipment, and pipe-bending fixtures.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure systems meet all specifications and testing requirements.

Why Work Here?

• You will contribute to the construction and support of complex marine vessels in a professional shipyard environment, working with experienced tradespeople and advanced equipment. The role offers exposure to large-scale projects, opportunities to refine specialized marine pipefitting skills, and the chance to work on challenging, technically demanding systems. Flexibility in shift options supports work-life balance, while a structured environment promotes safety, quality, and continuous skill development.

Work Environment

• This position is based in a shipyard environment supporting the new construction of vessels. Work takes place both in the shop and on board ships, using hand tools, welding and brazing equipment, pipe-bending fixtures, and various shop machines for cutting and threading pipe. The environment involves working around heavy equipment, in and around tanks, voids, bulkheads, and decks, with testing activities such as air and hydrostatic testing. Shift flexibility is important, as work may occur on first or second shift to meet project schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.