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Posted 20 July, 2026

Pipefitter

MK Industries
Newport News, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

MK Industries is hiring Pipefitters in Newport News, VA

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Why choose us?

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MK Industries knows a company’s success begins with its employees, and your success begins with the right career move. With 25+ years of experience, we have grown to become an industry leader in the staffing and recruiting space.

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Coast to Coast, we got you! For the past 25+ years, we have employed thousands of exceptional employees while partnering with top clientele in every industry nationwide.

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MK Industries is urgently hiring skilled trades to join the MK team fulfilling hours throughout the area. Partner with your assigned Staffing Manager to gain access to available hours & ensure your needs are being met!

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Start Date: ASAP

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*INCREASED* Pay Ranges: $29.50 per hour, based on experience plus $120.00 a day per diem, non-local

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Job Description

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Three or more years experience as a marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chem First Class Pipefitter.

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Qualifications

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  1. Able to read and interpret ship piping drawings
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  3. Experienced fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper-nickel piping
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  5. Ability to end prep piping by hand and/or with Wach or Portsmouth Machine
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  7. Knowledge of installing pipe hangers
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  9. Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths
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  11. Ability to prep and fit- up backing rings
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  13. Ability to clean cut/ break pipe with a grinder
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  15. Ability to hand prep V bevels
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  17. Experience in the fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings
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  19. Ability to bend pipe from a template and in the use of a hand bender
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  21. Ability to fit brazed joints with/without insert ring
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Benefits

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  • Medical
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  • Dental
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  • Vision
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  • Yearly Bonus
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  • Consistent Work
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  • Industry-leading pay
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  • People First Culture
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  • Weekly Pay
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Learn more at mkindustries.com and see a full list of available positions!

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MK Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.