Maintenance Pipefitter at HUTCO, Inc.
Job Description
Maintenance Pipefitter
Location: Newport News, VA
Company: Hutco, Inc.
Position Type: Full-Time | Contract (12 Months)
Shifts: All Shifts Available
Start Date: October 29, 2025
Security Clearance: Not required
Position Overview:
Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Maintenance Pipefitters for a long-term assignment at a shipyard facility in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have a background in shipbuilding or maintenance piping work with the ability to meet safety and access requirements for federal and naval worksites.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
Qualified applicants will have hands-on experience in:
- Installation and repair of live mechanical piping systems
- Reading and interpreting mechanical/plumbing schematics and codes
- Working with plumbing, mechanical, and gas fitting systems
- Operating in confined spaces, elevated areas, and tight quarters
- Using measuring and layout tools such as rulers, gauges, and pipefitting tools
- Performing physical tasks including kneeling, climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and standing for long periods
- Compliance with all OSHA, ANSI, and NAVSEA safety regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman's Plumbing or Gasfitter License
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience in commercial, maintenance, or naval pipefitting
- Familiarity with shipyard protocols and terminology
- Ability to follow detailed installation and repair procedures independently
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Required Safety Training & Certifications:
The following certifications/training are required prior to assignment and must be provided by the Leased Labor Provider (LLPC):
- Confined Space (OSHA 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B)
- Hazard Communication (OSHA 29 CFR 1915.1200)
- Respirator Medical Clearance & Fit Testing (MSA Comfo Classic Only)
- Fall Protection (29 CFR 1915.159, .71, .73, .77)
- PPE Training (Head, Eye, Face, Hearing, Foot, Hand, and Body Protection)
- Audiometric Hearing Test (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95)
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- White Hard Hat with name and company
- ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with permanent side shields
- Flame-resistant coveralls (long-sleeved)
- 8” Steel-toe safety boots or leather safety shoes with spats
- Hearing protection (muff type, Bilsom Leightning L1N)
- Gloves (leather and cut-resistant)
- Jackson Face Shield with bracket
- Knee pads
- Snood
- Flashlight
- Lufkin 966 Two-Way Ruler (6 ft x 5/8”) or equivalent
Compensation:
- Pay Rate: $29.50 – $39.50/hour (based on experience)
- Hours/Week: 40
- Duration: 12 Months
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 Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Contact Hutco Today!
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