What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter position at Fincantieri Marine Group?
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring Pipefitters at our Sturgeon Bay, WI location.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
Pipefitters are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting pipe systems, equipment, and related components on ship interiors/exteriors and shipyard facilities across a 63-acre site.
Essential Functions
- Read blueprints and plan pipe system layout, installation, and repairs.
- Cut, bend, thread, assemble, weld, braze, and secure pipes, fittings, valves, and controls.
- Inspect and test systems using gauges, hydrostatic testing, and observation.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, replace worn components, and perform general maintenance.
- Operate pumps and tools; properly store equipment.
- Work under intermittent supervision; perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
- Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and organizational policies; regular attendance required.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 8 Years of Contracts Administration/Management experience required
- OSHA Maritime 10-hour training, Certified Safety Professional ASP/CSP certification preferred
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
- Leadership Excellence: Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success
- Physical Demands and Work Environment
Daily transport of tools, equipment, and materials (10--70 lbs), including carrying 50 lb tool buckets multiple times per day over distances up to 500', stairs/ladders, ship structures, and confined spaces (34" inner bottoms, 18"x24" lightening holes). - Regular lifting, carrying, and positioning of pipe, welding feeders, wire coils, pumps, elbows, flanges, valves, and bender components (36--70 lbs) at varying heights (floor to ~75").
- Frequent use of rigging and positioning tools (Chain Jack, Porta Pull, Porta Power) requiring lifts up to ~48 lbs and pushing/pulling forces up to 150 lbs.
- Routine pulling of hoses and equipment, climbing over framing, working on vessel sides, and hoisting tools (~46 lbs) using hand-over-hand techniques.
- Frequent operation of grinders, torches, and welders (up to 14 lbs), including overhead work, kneeling, lying down, and confined-space environments.
- Continuous use of hand tools requiring grip/pinch force (~10 lbs) and fine motor control.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.