Pipefitter

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Pipefitters for projects located in or around Newport News, VA. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is up to $35/hour based on experience plus $140/per diem to Travelers 75+ miles from the Jobsite. If you are a Pipefitte r and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Remove, repair, target, lay out, fabricate, install, and test marine piping systems onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization

• Install various types and sizes of pipes, supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications

• Plan installations and repairs to avoid obstructions and interference with other trades

• Repair and replace shipboard piping systems including auxiliary salt water, fire main, potable water, hydraulic, compressed air, fuel oil, lube oil, and engine exhaust systems

• Use shop equipment including table saws, pipe threading machines, bending machines, drill presses, and brazing equipment

• Bend, cut, thread, shape, fabricate, and install pipe according to job specifications

• Conduct pressure testing of piping installations

• Check and adjust controls, gauges, and valves to achieve proper flow and pressure

Requirements:

• Three or more years of experience as a Marine, Commercial Nuclear, or Petro/Chem First Class Pipefitter

• Experience with pipe fabrication, installation, repair, and testing

• Ability to read and work from specifications and drawings

• Experience using pipe threading machines, bending machines, drill presses, and brazing equipment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

• Vacation Pay

• Health insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office ( to verify the request.

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Location

US-VA-Newport News

Posted Date 2 days ago (10/2/2026 4:40 PM)

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Category Marine Trades - Pipefitter

Travel Yes

Job Board RDJ

Location US-VA-Newport News