Journeyman Pipefitter

Skillforce•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is hiring Journeyman level Pipefitters for a long-term infrastructure project inside an active tunnel in Chesapeake. VA This is a 2-year long project with a reputable industrial contractor paying $42.49/hour. As a Journeyman Pipefitter you are responsible for mechanical pipe fitting, no welding, no brazing, no systems work. You'll be fitting 12-inch stainless steel pipe in an underground tunnel environment. The work is repetitive and physical, not complex but it demands focus, reliability, and the ability to commit to a full day on site. Journeyman Pipefitter Pay: $42.49 per hour. W-2 employment with weekly pay by direct deposit. Journeyman Pipefitter Schedule: Monday through Thursday, four 10 hour days. Daily start time is 6 AM at the designated staging point. Fridays are off on the standard schedule, and occasional Friday overtime is possible but not guaranteed. Transportation from the staging point into the tunnel work zone is provided.

Requirements

5 or more years of journeyman level pipefitting experience.
Ability to lay out and fit large diameter pipe from mechanical drawings.
Comfortable working underground in an enclosed work zone for a full shift.
Ability to bring own meals and drinks because there are no food services near the work zone.
Possession of standard PPE including a chin strap hard hat, Level 3 cut-resistant gloves, and safety glasses.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Fit and assemble 12-inch stainless steel pipe to drawings inside an underground tunnel.
Handle mechanical fitting only, with no welding, no brazing, and no systems work in this scope.
Work inside a controlled-access underground work zone, entering with the crew at the start of the shift and leaving when the crew returns at the end of the day.
Hold a steady pace on repetitive, physical work that rewards focus and reliability over complexity.
Support the material handling crew with staging and positioning pipe at the work face.