Job Description
Position Summary: St. Johns Shipbuilding is in search of an experienced Pipefitter to join our maritime fabrication team in Palatka, FL. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise to the development and installation of complex piping systems essential to the operation of ships and marine vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret blueprints and layout specifications to accurately measure, cut, thread, and assemble pipes and fittings.
- Perform welding tasks to install and secure piping systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic lines.
- Conduct tests on installed pipes, such as pressure tests, to validate system integrity and function.
- Collaborate with other skilled tradespeople to ensure the seamless integration of piping systems within vessel designs.
Location: Palatka, FL, USA
Job Category: Pipefitter (Marine & Shipyard)
Experience Required: A proven track record in pipefitting within the maritime or a similar industrial environment is essential. The candidate should have a deep understanding of marine piping systems and the technical ability to work in accordance with stringent safety and quality standards.
Experience
We are located on the Southeast Coast with excellent access to all of the Mid Atlantic and New England as well as the Caribbean and Gulf Coast. Our facility sits on a beautiful, partially wooded site along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida approximately 68 miles south of Jacksonville, Fla., at marker 31. The St. Johns River is easily accessible to the Intracoastal Waterway and open to the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville, Florida.
We offer a 850 ton dry dock, a crane capacity of 500 tons, 2,400 feet of water frontage with over 900 feet of bulkhead including a 400-ft launch basin, two rail launch systems, a 425-ft by 75-ft fabrication shop as well as complete carpentry, electrical and machine shops.