Pipefitter

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 Pipefitter 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

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, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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