Pipe Fitter

MK Industries, Inc. is hiring Pipe Fitters in Pascagoula, MS

Why choose us?

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 become an industry leader in staffing and recruiting.

Coast to Coast, we got you!

MK Industries is urgently hiring skilled tradespeople to join the MK team. Partner with your 1:1 recruiter to gain access to available hours and ensure your needs are being met!

Start Date: ASAP

INCREASED PER DIEM! Pay Rate: $42.00 per hour, plus $188.00 a day per diem, non-local.

Job Description

A First-Class Pipefitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Pipefitter, is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless, along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawings, arrangements, and blueprints.

Shipyard production areas sometimes involve working at different heights, confined spaces, and in different weather conditions, as well as multiple shifts, 24 hours a day.

As with almost every position in the shipyard, a Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night, depending upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time.

MK Industries stresses the importance of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 4 Yrs. trade experience, preferably 6 or more years of shipbuilding experience
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, alignment tolerances, fabrication, and installation of pipe, flanges, and valves
• Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements. Blueprint reading is a must.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Yearly Bonus
• Consistent Work
• Industry-leading pay
• People First Culture
• Weekly Pay

Learn more at mkindustries.com and see a full list of available positions!
MK Industries is an equal-opportunity employer 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.