Pipe Fitter, Certification Required

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-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 testing complex piping systems, with a strong foundation in reading blueprints and adhering to safety protocols in confined spaces and at heights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipe Fitting CertificationBlueprint ReadingPiping System InstallationWeldingCommercial Pipefitting

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Hard Skills

Piping System FabricationPiping System InspectionPiping System TestingHVAC KnowledgeIrrigation SystemsHydraulicsStorm/Wastewater ManagementPhysical StaminaConfined Space WorkLifting 40 Lbs

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in Pipe FittingCertificate of Completion in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Commercial PipefittingPlumbingTrade SchoolTechnical CollegeApprentice Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install complex piping systems on ships and in the shop
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to present one or more certificates 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
Directly related fields include Commercial Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Irrigation, Welding, Hydraulics, and/or Storm/Wastewater Management
Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs
U.S. Citizenship required
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