Traveling Pipefitter

Travel Pipefitter – Newport News, VA

Pay: $35/hr

Per Diem: $140/day

Location: Newport News, VA

We are looking for experienced Pipefitters ready to take on high‑skill work supporting the construction of U.S. Naval submarines and aircraft carriers . This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of large‑scale, nationally significant projects while traveling and earning top-tier per diem.

If you're driven, detail‑oriented, and skilled in marine or industrial pipefitting, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll contribute directly to the fabrication and installation of complex piping systems used throughout naval vessels. This includes work with a range of metals, precision measurements, and fabrication tasks that demand strong craftsmanship and accuracy.

Qualifications Needed

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Pipefitter in marine, commercial nuclear, or petrochemical environments

• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings

• Hands‑on experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper‑nickel piping

• Skilled in installing pipe hangers and accurately reading a ruler in inches and tenths

• Comfortable using grinders for cutting, prepping, and cleaning pipe

• Ability to fabricate piping details and assemblies directly from drawings

Core Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Read and interpret ship piping drawings for layout and installation

• Fit and install carbon steel, CRES, and copper‑nickel piping systems

• Perform end prepping using hand tools or machines

• Set and install pipe hangers with precision

• Read and measure materials using inches and tenths

• Prep and fit backing rings for welding

• Cut, break, and clean pipe using a grinder

• Hand‑prep V‑bevels for proper weld fit-up

• Fabricate components and assemblies from engineering drawings

• Bend pipe using templates and hand benders

• Fit welded socket and brazed joints, with or without inserts

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Baton Rouge,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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.