Journeyman Pipefitter

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 level Pipefitters Site Conditions — Read Before Applying This job operates inside a working tunnel. Once your crew departs each morning, you are on site for the full shift. There are no food trucks or nearby restaurants — bring your lunch. If this doesn't work for your lifestyle, this isn't the right fit. 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. Journeyman Pipefitter Responsibilities: You will fit and assemble 12-inch stainless steel pipe to drawings inside an underground tunnel. You will handle mechanical fitting only, with no welding, no brazing, and no systems work in this scope. You will 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. You will hold a steady pace on repetitive, physical work that rewards focus and reliability over complexity. You will support the material handling crew with staging and positioning pipe at the work face. Journeyman Pipefitter Qualifications: You have 5 or more years of journeyman level pipefitting experience. You can lay out and fit large diameter pipe from mechanical drawings. You are comfortable working underground in an enclosed work zone for a full shift, and you can bring your own meals and drinks because there are no food services near the work zone. You have standard PPE including a chin strap hard hat, Level 3 cut-resistant gloves, and safety glasses. You can pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and you are authorized to work in the U.S. Weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision available PTO and paid holidays 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr