Travel Per Diem Pipefitter

Aerotek; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a highly skilled Pipefitter for a contract project based in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical piping, reading ship drawings, and fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel.

The position offers $35/hour with per diem, on-site work, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have five+ years as a First Class Pipefitter and be proficient with end-prep, bending, and installing pipe hangers.

Qualifications

• Five years or more experience as a First Class Pipefitter in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries.
• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.
• Proficient in using hand tools and Portsmouth Machine for end prep

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel piping.
• End-prep piping by hand or using 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.

Skills

First Class Pipefitter

Read piping drawings

Piping materials

Portsmouth Machine

Tools

Portsmouth Machine

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Pipefitter ; $35/hr + $140 Per Diem project in Newport News, VA.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Pipefitter with extensive experience in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to interpret ship piping drawings and have proficiency in fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ship piping drawings.

• Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel piping.

• End-prep piping by hand or using 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.

Essential Skills

• Five years or more experience as a First Class Pipefitter in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries.

• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.

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

• Proficient in using hand tools and Portsmouth Machine for end prep

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.