Marine Pipe Systems Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Pipe Systems Mechanic

LEAD Staffing | Hampton Roads, VA

Location: Norfolk

Schedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)

A day in this role

You step aboard a naval or commercial vessel in the Norfolk shipyard just after sunrise. With drawings in hand, you map routes for high- and low-pressure lines, mark your cuts, and begin fitting spools and supports. By midday, valves and flanges are aligned to spec, and by afternoon you’re pressure-testing the system, logging results, and coordinating with welders and electricians so the next trade can move in. Safety checks bookend every task.

What you’ll handle

• Layout, cut, fit, and install piping for high/low pressure and hydraulic systems aboard vessels.
• Fabricate pipe spools and supports from blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Install valves, fittings, flanges, and associated components.
• Conduct hydrostatic and leak testing; document outcomes.
• Read and interpret isometrics, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Sequence work with adjacent trades for smooth installations.
• Maintain accurate material usage and completion records.
• Apply shipyard safety procedures and quality standards at all times.

What you bring

• 3+ years of pipefitting experience; shipyard/marine background preferred.
• Hands-on skill with cutting, threading, and fitting tools.
• Fluency in blueprint reading, including isometric drawings.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to support overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as needed.
• Valid, clean driving record.
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment screenings.

Work environment

• Shipyard and industrial settings
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazards
• PPE required at all times

Interview prep: what we’ll ask

1. Tell us about your shipboard or marine pipefitting background.
2. Which systems have you built or repaired (hydraulic, steam, water, fuel)?
3. How do you confirm alignment and fit-up before welding or final assembly?
4. Which tools and equipment are you most proficient with?
5. Walk us through your process for hydrostatic or pneumatic testing.
6. Describe a complex install you completed and how you overcame challenges.
7. How do you verify compliance with specifications before sign-off?
8. What safety controls are critical in tight shipboard spaces?
9. How do you prioritize when multiple systems are in progress?
10. How do you raise clashes or design issues with supervisors or engineers?

Why join LEAD Staffing

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates
• Consistent shipyard work with overtime opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to complex naval and industrial projects
• Safety-first culture you can count on

Compliance and equal opportunity

**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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*LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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• Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.