Pipefitter

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Pipefitters for projects located in or around Newport News, VA.

This is a first shift opportunity

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