Marine Pipefitter

Now Hiring Full-Time Marine Pipefitters

We are seeking skilled tradesmen who can perform the work of developing and laying out, fitting, bolting up, assembling, and installing pipe when used to form a part of an assembly in connection with ship construction, alteration, and repair specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from supervisor or management. In some cases and when the job requires assistance, a tacker-helper will assist the pipefitter. The pipefitter is responsible for building and/or repairing the complete piping systems in a metal ship. The pipefitter has the primary responsibility for manufacturing and installing interior and exterior components such as foundations, hawse pipes, ladders, mast, racks, railing, sea chest, stanchions, stowages, tanks, trunks, yardarms, and pipe spools, associated pumps, valves, and other components which form the complete ships' systems. The pipefitter repairs and/or removes damaged ship piping systems and prepares surfaces for welding, burning, and lays out holes for drilling. This work is accomplished using miscellaneous hand and power tools. The pipefitter may also be required to perform as a roll operator, punch operator, shear operator, track burner, drill and saw operator. The pipefitter may also have to arrange for staging, crane service, ventilation, lighting, and support services (air, electricity, and water). The above description is general in nature; a pipefitter may be required to perform additional duties not specifically described.

Pay: Starts at: $25+/hr. (Depending on level of Experience)

Schedule: MON-THUR 7:30am - 4pm FRIDAY 7:30am -3pm. Overtime is typically available but NOT mandatory. Typical working hours are 40 hours per week. Work that exceeds 40 hours is considered overtime (and paid at "time-and-a-half"). A 10-minute paid morning break is taken at 9:30am daily. A 30-minute unpaid lunch break is provided daily at 11:30am - 12:00pm.

All new hires will be required to:

• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Pass a NON-DOT & agility physical
• Complete an OSHA respirator questionnaire (completed at clinic during physical)
• Participate in random quarterly drug tests

Benefits (available after completion of temp period):

• Health
• Dental
• Vision

Tool list (provided by you the employee): Hard-hat, 12" combination square -OR- speed square, tip cleaner, welding shield, ball peen hammer, 24" carpenter square, leather gloves, 6" and 10" crescent wrench/s, burning goggles, tape measure (minimum 25'), safety toed shoes, striker w/flints, 2 lb. center punch hammer. Some basic tools can be checked out from the shipyard tool room.

Tool list (provided by the shipyard that can be checked out): Grinders, glasses, ear plugs, ladders, safety harness, grinding shield, drop lighting, ventilation blowers, respirator (1st issue), respirator filters, basic hand tools, chain fall, torch w/hose, soapstone, power tools, come-a-longs, chain hoist safety.

Essential functions and physical demands: Essential function: Identify and locate specific components, pipe stock, pumps, etc. to accomplish the assigned daily tasks. Physical demands: This function primarily involves standing and walking, and carrying on a constant basis while preparing to complete the assigned job. The tacker will have to carry a 50' welding line, when coiled, can weigh up to 45 pounds. Multiple lines may need to be carried for distances within the working area. The number of times this function is performed in a given day will vary considerably; however, a typical day might involve moving to multiple work areas.

Requirements: Transportation: It is the responsibility of each individual to provide or arrange his or her own transportation to and from the shipyard. Take appropriate safety measures: When working from heights or around edges, it's the responsibility of each employee to insure there are sufficient rails in place to prevent falls. Rails must surround all deck openings according to the OSHA regulations and the policy and procedures of Patti Marine. Employees are responsible for checking lanyards and harnesses before use when working in hazardous high locations. Employees must protect themselves from UV radiation and ensure sufficient ventilation is available in closed spaces to remove any toxins that result from burning and welding. All workers are required to wear safety equipment including: hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety toed shoes. Respirators and fall protection is to be worn when working in areas that require additional protection. Standard practice for all employees: Employees are often required to perform other jobs beyond the essential functions of their primary job. These jobs could consist of, but not be limited to, assisting other employees in the cleaning and picking up of debris from other areas where work is performed, partnering with employees to complete work with more stringent deadlines. Filling in temporarily for an absent employee. TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.

This position is temp-to-hire. No benefits are offered during the temp period.