**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **First Class Pipefitters** for projects located in **Newport News, VA** . This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of **up to $29.50/hour** based on experience plus **$140/Per Diem to Travelers** 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a First Pipefitter eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Fitting Carbon Steel CRES and Copper Nickel Piping + End Prep Piping by Hand and/or with Wach or Portsmouth Machine + Installing Pipe Hangers + Prep and Fitup Backing Rings + Clean Cut/Break Pipe with Grinder + Hand Prep V Bevels + Fabrication of various details & assemblies from drawings + Bend pipe from template & in the use of hand bender + Fit welded sockets + Fit brazed joints with/without insert ring **Requirements:** + Minimum of 3 Years as a Marine Commercial Nuclear or Petro/Chem First Class Pipefitter + Ability to Read and Interpret Ship Piping Drawings + Ability to end prep piping by hand and/or with Wach or Portsmouth Machine + Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths + Experience in Fabrication of Various Details an Assemblies from Drawings **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Paula Smith **Location** US-SC-CHARLESTON **Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(7/16/2025 11:27 AM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-359658_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-SC-CHARLESTON_