Pipe Fitter Trainee – 3 Week Unpaid Training Program

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. Complete a three-week, 120-hour unpaid Pipefitter training program at Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth, Virginia .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $59,675 - $62,067 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assemble, weld, and secure piping systems while effectively troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. Capable of reading blueprints and fabricating, installing, inspecting, and testing ship piping systems in various conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipefitting TrainingBlueprint ReadingWelding SkillsPhysical AgilityConfined Space Work

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Hard Skills

Pipe AssemblyPipe WeldingPipe InstallationPipe InspectionPipe Testing

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingNaval ConstructionPiping SystemsWeather ConditionsPhysical Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a three-week, 120-hour unpaid Pipefitter training program at Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth, Virginia
Learn to assemble, weld, and secure pipe on ships
Troubleshoot and repair existing piping systems
Learn to read blueprints
Fabricate, install, inspect, and test ship piping systems
Work in varied weather conditions, at extreme heights, and in confined shipboard spaces
Support construction of naval ships, including submarines and aircraft carriers

Requirements

What you’ll need

No trades experience required; willing to complete three weeks of unpaid Pipefitter training
Must be able to pass a 3-week (120-hour) unpaid program, 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass a physical agility test
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily
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 clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to 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

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
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
Supportive and welcoming work environment