Job Title: Shipyard Pipefitter

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter with five or more years of experience in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading and interpreting ship piping drawings and fitting various types of piping, including carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel.

ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret ship piping drawings.Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.End prep piping by hand or with a Portsmouth Machine.Install pipe hangers.Read a ruler using inches and tenths.Prep and fit-up backing rings.Clean cut/break pipe with a grinder.Hand prep V bevels.Fabricate various details and assemblies from drawings.Bend pipe from templates and use a hand bender.Fit welded sockets.Fit brazed joints with/without inserts.Essential SkillsFive or more years of experience as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical First Class Pipefitter.Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.Experience fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.Ability to end prep piping by hand or with a Portsmouth Machine.Knowledge in installing pipe hangers.Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths.Ability to prep and fit-up backing rings.Ability to clean cut/break pipe with a grinder.Ability to hand prep V bevels.Experience in the fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings.Ability to bend pipe from templates and use a hand bender.Ability to fit welded sockets.Ability to fit brazed joints with/without inserts.US Citizenship Required.Additional Skills & QualificationsThree or more years of experience as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical First Class Pipefitter.Why Work Here?

You will be part of a dynamic team in the largest shipbuilding company in the world, working on cutting-edge projects. The company offers a supportive work environment that values innovation and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment includes working on Navy vessels or in a shop environment within a shipyard that stretches over 5 miles long in Southeast Virginia. The climate can be very hot and muggy during the summer and cool during the winter. Candidates must be able to work any shift, including 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30pm-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.50 - $29.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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