Marine Pipefitter Associate

Position: Marine Pipefitter Associate 2
Location:

Seattle, WA, United States

Date Posted:
May 28, 2026

Share:

Apply Now

Save Job Saved

Description

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

For more information, visit

HOURLY RATE: $30.86

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision.

* Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.

* Recognizes and traces various pipe systems aboard vessels, including steam, lube oil, salt water, fresh water, hydraulics, cargo, crude oil and/or product, compressed air, etc.

* Disassembles/assembles and/or repair of shipboard systems.

* Reads blueprints to identify locations of various pipe systems.

* Operates pipe threading machine, pipe bender, and Oakey bevelers.

* Determines sizes and schedules of pipes/take off of fittings (90o, 45o, and tees) utilized in the fabrication and/or repair of systems.

* Sets up and operates flushing machine.

* Uses a tape measure.

* Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including, but not limited to 100 feet.

* Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.

* Performs rigging (as applicable to pipe and valve systems) -- standards, terms, signals and safe working loads.

* Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

SKILLS AND/OR KNOWLEDGE:

* Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.

* Ability to do basic math, i.e., add, subtract, divide and multiply.

* Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or GED preferred.

* 2 years relevant work experience.

* Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Associate 2

Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 3

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 4

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision. (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

* Four-hour fire watch certification, must be obtained within 30 days of hire

* HAZWOPER
-First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Transfers pipe, valves, tools, welding…