Pipefitter 1st Class

West Hill Staffing Group; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hill Staffing Group is seeking a Marine Pipe Systems Fitter to lay out, fit, and install copper-nickel, stainless, steel, and galvanized piping in a shipyard environment. You will read blueprints and isometrics, place valves and fittings, and use hand and power tools for precise fit-up and alignment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in marine or heavy industrial pipefitting, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work across shifts to support build milestones with collaborative

Qualifications

• 3 years of marine, industrial, or petro-chemical pipefitting experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, isometrics, and system layouts accurately.
• Proficiency installing piping materials and components.
• Safety-first attitude with strong quality focus.
• Collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and install piping systems in a shipyard environment using copper-nickel, stainless, steel, and galvanized pipe.
• Place and secure valves, fittings, and inline components in accordance with blueprints, arrangements, and system diagrams.
• Leverage hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to achieve exact fit-up and alignment.
• Work at heights, navigate tight compartments, and adapt to changing outdoor conditions.
• Assist multiple crews and support production across several shifts to meet build milestones.
• Champion safety on every task, every time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Isometrics interpretation

Pipefitting experience

System layouts interpretation

Safety-focused

Collaborative work style

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Are You the Fitter Everyone Calls for the Tough Runs?If you can read an isometric at a glance and make copper‑nickel and stainless behave, you’re our kind of maker. We’re building ships—and we need a Marine Pipe Systems Fitter who can turn drawings into reality with precision and speed.Pay & Per Diem$52.99 per hour plus $180 per day per diemYour ImpactLay out, fit, and install piping systems in a shipyard environment using copper‑nickel, stainless, steel, and galvanized pipe.Place and secure valves, fittings, and inline components in accordance with blueprints, arrangements, and system diagrams.Leverage hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to achieve exact fit‑up and alignment.Work at heights, navigate tight compartments, and adapt to changing outdoor conditions.Assist multiple crews and support production across several shifts to meet build milestones.Champion safety on every task, every time.What You Need to SucceedDirect pipefitting experience in marine, construction, or heavy industrial settings.Ability to interpret blueprints, isometrics, and system layouts accurately.Demonstrated proficiency installing a range of piping materials and components.Safety‑first attitude with strong quality focus and collaborative work style.Minimum Requirement3 years of marine, industrial, or petro‑chemical pipefitting experience.Preferred ProficienciesShop math (take‑offs, offsets, and angles)Blueprint reading and isometric interpretationMarine environment familiarityShipbuilding workflows