What is a marine pipefitter and how to become one

Key steps to become a marine pipefitter

1. Explore marine pipefitter education requirements

   Most common marine pipefitter degrees

   Associate

   50.0 %

   High School Diploma

   27.8 %

   Diploma

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific marine pipefitter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Brazing	38.14%
   NAVSEA	17.04%
   Pipe Systems	9.61%
   Naval Ships	6.11%
   Carbon Steel	5.21%

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3. Complete relevant marine pipefitter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marine pipefitters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a marine pipefitter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marine pipefitter resumes.

4. Research marine pipefitter duties and responsibilities

   • Provide technical oversight for plumbing layout/design, implementation of engineering changes and modifications per blueprints and engineering drawings.
   • Produce daily reports and RFI's for company and general contractor.
   • Facilitate processing of RFI's, submittals and samples among the general contractor, the owner and the owner consultants.
   • Maintain and repair sterilizers as directed by maintenance orders and manufacturer's repair manuals.

5. Apply for marine pipefitter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a marine pipefitter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams