Certified Pipe Fitter

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. Install complex piping systems on ships and in the shop .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,675 - $62,067 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, fabricating, and inspecting piping systems on ships, with a strong foundation in reading blueprints and completing relevant training. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks in various environments, including confined spaces and extreme heights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipe Fitting CertificationBlueprint ReadingPiping System InstallationPhysical AgilityU.S. Citizenship

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Hard Skills

Piping System FabricationPiping System InspectionMeasurement TakingOverhead WorkConfined Space Work

Soft Skills

Willingness to LearnAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Completion in Pipe Fitting

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingSubmarine SystemsAircraft Carrier SystemsVocational TrainingTrade School Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install complex piping systems on ships and in the shop
Learn to read blueprints
Fabricate, install, inspect, and test piping systems onboard ships
Attend Fundamentals of Pipe Fitting class during the first few weeks
Complete additional training throughout the career to enhance job knowledge
Work across piping systems on submarines and aircraft carriers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate of completion or diploma in pipe fitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass physical agility test
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
Must be willing to work any shift
U.S. Citizenship required for this position
High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth
Competitive benefits
No relocation assistance available