Pipe Fitter

HUTCO, INC.

Position: 1st Class Pipefitter
Job Location: Newport News, VA
Hutco Branch: Portsmouth
Shift: Variable / All Shifts
Rate of Pay: $29.50 per hour + $120.00 daily per diem for those who qualify

DESCRIPTION:
Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced 1st Class Pipefitters for work in Newport News, Virginia. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the marine, commercial nuclear, or petrochemical industry.

Pipefitters will perform the fitting, fabrication, preparation, and installation of carbon steel, CRES (stainless steel), and copper-nickel piping and associated components in demanding shipboard and sub-assembly environments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of documented pipefitting experience in the marine, commercial nuclear, or petrochemical industry
• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings
• Experience fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel piping
• Ability to perform piping end preparation by hand and/or using Wachs or Portsmouth machines
• Experience installing pipe hangers
• Ability to accurately measure using a ruler in inches and tenths
• Ability to prepare and fit backing rings
• Ability to clean-cut or break pipe using a grinder
• Ability to hand-prep V-bevels
• Experience fabricating piping details and assemblies from drawings
• Experience bending pipe using templates and hand benders
• Ability to fit welded socket fittings
• Ability to fit brazed joints with or without insert rings

PHYSICAL / WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must be able to work safely in a shipyard and shipboard environment and perform the physical requirements associated with first-class pipefitting assignments. Candidates must be available to work assigned shifts based on production needs.

BENEFITS:
A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.

Available plans include:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life Benefits
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

For eligible traveling employees, hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan.

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY

Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch:

Hutco, Inc. – Portsmouth Branch
728 High Street, Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: (757) 223-7680 | (757) 775-4448

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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