Marine Pipefitter

Job Description Job Description Marine Pipefitters – Helper, Improver & Journeyman Levels Location: Hampton Roads, VA Tidewater Staffing is hiring Marine Pipefitters at Helper, Improver, and Journeyman levels for shipyard and industrial projects throughout Hampton Roads. Candidates with hands-on experience in marine piping systems, fabrication, installation, repair, or testing are encouraged to apply. Experience Levels Helper Assists experienced pipefitters with tools, materials, and equipment Measures, carries, cleans, and prepares pipe and fittings Supports removal and installation of piping systems Performs basic grinding, cleaning, fire-watch, and work-area setup Learns shipboard safety procedures, pipefitting terminology, and proper tool use Improver Performs pipefitting tasks with moderate supervision Measures, cuts, threads, bends, and prepares pipe Assists with fit-up, installation, removal, and repair Identifies common pipe materials, fittings, valves, and flange types Reads basic drawings, measurements, and layout information Uses hand tools, power tools, and pipefitting equipment safely Journeyman Independently fabricates, installs, repairs, and tests marine piping systems Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications Performs accurate layout, fit-up, alignment, and installation Works with carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, and other marine piping materials Installs valves, flanges, hangers, supports, and related components Conducts hydrostatic, pneumatic, or operational testing as assigned Troubleshoots piping-system problems and completes repairs to required standards Guides helpers and improvers while maintaining production and quality expectations General Qualifications Marine, naval, commercial shipyard, industrial, or related pipefitting experience preferred Entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude or relevant trade experience may be considered Ability to read a tape measure and use common pipefitting tools Ability to work aboard ships, in confined spaces, at heights, and in changing weather conditions Ability to climb, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, and lift required materials Must follow PPE, safety, quality, and respiratory-protection requirements Preferred Credentials and Experience The following are a plus but may not be required for every opening: Current or previously held DBIDS credential TWIC card OSHA 10 Maritime Relevant pipefitting training, qualifications, or trade certifications Quality-control or testing experience Ability to meet respirator fit-testing requirements Previous naval, commercial shipyard, or industrial experience Relevant credentials and certifications are strongly encouraged and may help candidates qualify for additional opportunities and higher-level placements. \nCompany Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.” Company Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”