Pipefitter, Level 3

SUMMARY

Pipefitters are expected to do all piping related functions associated with boat building. This includes, but is not limited to building and/or installing systems such as: fresh water, salt water, black water, gray water, bilge and deck drainage, finish plumbing, HVAC and any other systems during the entire construction phase and any jobs as may be requested by the owners at the time of delivery. They must be able to test, troubleshoot and repair any plumbing related systems. Department: Mechanical Reports to: Mechanical Systems Manager WORKING MATERIALS: Must be able to work comfortably with copper, PVC, aluminum, Copper Nickel, stainless tubing as well as expensive materials such as: sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, insulation materials, adhesives, assorted fasteners, hardware, various appliances and pieces of equipment commonly used in luxury yachts. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Must have the ability to safely and properly operate equipment such as: table saw, band saw, drill press and an assortment of hand and power tools and such other tools required in the pipefitting trade.

Each person must directly supply their own hand tools per the attached tool list and must have them available in the yard and in working order throughout their employment period. SKILL LEVELS AND ADVANCEMENT: Pipefitters are categorized into three different skill levels beginning with level 1, with the highest level being 3. The advancement of an employee to a higher skill/wage level shall be made only when the Company has a continuing need for an employee to perform work at that level and when the employee convincingly meets the next level’s criteria. An employee’s immediate supervisor may recommend that they be advanced. This nomination will be reviewed by at least the Mechanical Systems Manager for approval with input from the Engine Room Coordinator, Pipefitting Coordinator or Boat Manager.

Employees should expect that based on the ability of the person involv...