• 1st Class Pipefitter

    Aerotek (Norfolk, VA)


    Job Title: 1st Class Marine Pipefitter

    **Location:** Virginia (NOB NNSY & Little Creek)

    **Job Type:** Contract to Hire

    Position Summary

    We’re looking for an experienced **1st Class Marine Pipefitter** with a valid DBIDS credential to join our shipyard team supporting operations at Naval Station Norfolk and Little Creek. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a skilled professional who excels in pipe bending and marine system installations. If you thrive in a hands-on, high-impact environment, we want to hear from you.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Execute pipefitting tasks aboard marine vessels and shipyard facilities

    + Bend and shape pipes to fit complex marine systems

    + Read and interpret blueprints to ensure precise installations

    + Work with copper-nickel and carbon steel piping materials

    + Support threading, brazing, and general piping operations as needed

    Required Skills & Experience

    + Proven expertise in marine pipefitting and pipe bending

    + Strong blueprint reading and layout skills

    + Familiarity with piping systems including threading and brazing

    + Experience working with copper-nickel and carbon steel

    Additional Qualifications

    + Brazing experience preferred but not required

    + Must possess a valid DBIDS card for base access

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    + Comfortable with shipyard safety protocols and equipment

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a respected shipyard team with opportunities for long-term growth

    + Work on meaningful projects supporting naval operations

    + Enjoy a collaborative, safety-focused environment

    + Gain exposure to advanced marine systems and technologies

    Work Environment

    + Shipyard-based role involving industrial equipment and materials

    + Face-to-face interviews required with the pipe shop foreman and HR

    + Safety gear and training provided

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.