Pipefitter

Travel Pipefitter Position - $29.50 / hr and $140 Per Diem

Located in Newport News, VA

Job Description

Assist in the building of nuclear powered submarines and aircraft carriers.

3 or more years as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro / chem Pipefitter.

Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.

Experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.

Knowledge in installing pipe hangers and reading a ruler using inches and tenths.

Capability to use grinders for cleaning and cutting pipes.

Experience in fabricating details and assemblies from drawings.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret ship piping drawings.

Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.

End prep piping by hand or with a machine.

Install pipe hangers accurately.

Read a ruler using inches and tenths.

Prep and fit-up backing rings.

Clean cut / break pipe with a grinder.

Hand prep V bevels effectively.

Fabricate various details and assemblies from drawings.

Bend pipe from a template and use a hand bender.

Fit welded sockets and brazed joints with or without inserts.

Job Type & Location

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

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 Feb 27, 2026.

About Aerotek :

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.

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.

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.