Location: Palatka, FL
Pay: $30 - $33/hour DOE (50+ hours/week, plenty of OT!)
Duration: 3+ months (Potential Temp-to-Hire)
Shift: 1st Shift
If you're a skilled steel pipefitter looking for high pay, steady work, and big projects, this is the job for you. We’re hiring experienced pipefitters for a leading shipyard in Palatka, FL. You’ll be working on major marine projects, fabricating and installing steel pipe systems on vessels and shipyard facilities. No climate control—just hard work, big checks, and a solid crew!
What You’ll Be Doing:Measure, cut, thread, and bend steel pipes with precision.
Tack weld pipes and fittings to hold placements before final welding.
Assemble, install, and secure pipes, valves, and fittings using welding, bolting, and mechanical methods.
Read blueprints, schematics, and piping diagrams like a pro.
Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing to ensure pipe integrity.
Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, and other heavy-duty materials.
Operate cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment to move pipe into place.
Troubleshoot and repair piping systems, pumps, and valves.
Stay safe and compliant with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations.
What We Need From You:2+ years of steel pipefitting experience (shipyard or heavy industrial preferred).
Experience with tack welding to secure pipe systems.
Strong skills in blueprint reading, measuring, cutting, threading, and fitting.
Ability to work with grinding, welding, and mechanical installation methods.
Willingness to put in the hours – 50+ per week with overtime!
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
What’s In It for You?Top pay + overtime to stack your checks.
Temp-to-hire potential – long-term opportunity for the right fit.
Work on massive, high-profile marine projects.
Join a crew that knows how to work hard and get paid well.
Ready to Start? Apply Now!Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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