Travel Pipefitter — Marine & Nuclear Piping Expert

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Traveling Pipefitter for a contract project in Newport News, VA. The ideal candidate has strong experience in marine, nuclear, or petrochemical piping and can read complex drawings to fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel systems.

The role requires travel, on-site work, and solid prep and fabrication skills, including end-prep, hanger installation, and beveling. Per-diem is provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of experience as a 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.

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 details and assemblies from drawings.
• Bend pipe from templates and use a hand bender.

Skills

Pipefitter experience in marine/com nc

Ability to read ship drawings

Carbon steel, CRES, copper-nickel

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Traveling Pipefitter for a contract project in Newport News, VA. The ideal candidate has strong experience in marine, nuclear, or petrochemical piping and can read complex drawings to fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel systems.

The role requires travel, on-site work, and solid prep and fabrication skills, including end-prep, hanger installation, and beveling. Per-diem is provided where applicable.