Pipe Fitter, Skilled

Job overview

The Pipe Fitter, Skilled is an onsite, full-time role in Newport News, VA, with multiple shifts. The listed salary range is $62,067.20–$64,126.40 per year. The role supports the X42 Pipe team at Newport News Shipbuilding, where pipe systems are installed on submarines and aircraft carriers. The role fabricates, installs, inspects, and tests ship piping systems. Pipe fitters use measurements and blueprints to assemble complex systems, with training provided in piping fundamentals and further job skills.

What you'll do

• Read blueprints
• measure, fabricate, install, inspect, and test piping systems in ships and shops
• attend the Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class and other job training
• work overtime as needed
• work assigned shifts and in varied weather, heights, and confined spaces
• meet physical and respirator requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pipe fitter

skilled

onsite

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

newport news shipbuilding

ship piping

blueprint reading

fabrication

installation

multiple shifts

1–3 years experience

$62,067.20–$64,126.40/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401(k) company match, and employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires 1–3 years of previous pipe-fitter experience; multiple shifts and overtime as needed; paid weekly, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, and 401(k) company match are stated.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.