**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Petro/Chem First Class Pipefitters** for a project located in or around **Norfolk, VA.** This is a first shift opportunity and **the pay rate is up to $39.50/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, 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 a grinder + Hand prep V bevels + Bend pipe from template and in the use of a hand bender + Fit welded sockets + Fit brazed joints with/without insert ring + Other tasks as assigned/needed **Requirements:** + Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings + 3+ years experience as a marine commercial nuclear or petro/chem First Class Pipefitter + Must have experience in fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings + Ability to read a ruler using inches and tenths **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** Tracey Doughman **Recruiter Phone Number** 757-875-4969 **Location** US-TX-HOUSTON **Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(1/13/2026 1:28 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2026-365444_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Location_** _US-TX-HOUSTON_