Combo Fitter –Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLF)
Gulf Copper and ManufacturingPort Arthur, Texas, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Job Description
Combo Fitter –Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLF) is responsible for fitting, fabricating, and assisting with welding of pipe systems using multiple processes in an industrial or shipyard environment.
Requirements
- Plan lay out, fabricate, or repair metal plate, structural parts and/or pipe and brace them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding according to specifications.
- Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
- Marks locations of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding and riveting.
- Select pipe and/or plate sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
- Measure, mark, and install pipe and/or plate for cutting and/or threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders.
- May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
- May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
- Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
- Fit pipe and/or plate in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components.
- May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding and be able to use welding equipment.
- Be able to use large machinery such as metal shear, metal brake and band saw.