Pipefitter

Job Description

Pay: $30-$38/hour (Journeyman) | $39-$42/hour (Foreman), DOE

Per Diem: $120/day for qualified travelers

Hours: Up to 60 hours/week

Duration: 12+ months

Experience Levels: Journeyman, Foreman

Project Type: Commercial Data Center Construction

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Overview

Kodiak Labor Solutions is hiring Journeyman and Foreman Pipefitters for a long-term commercial data center project in Richmond, Virginia. This 12+ month project offers steady work, up to 60 hours per week, and competitive pay, with $120/day per diem for qualified travelers. Local and traveling candidates are encouraged to apply, with immediate openings available.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings and fabrication blueprints
• Fit and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems
• Measure, lay out, and align piping components to specification
• Assemble prefabricated pipe spools while maintaining proper dimensions and fit-up
• Verify that all assemblies are plumb, level, and square
• Maintain proper weld gaps and prepare assemblies for welding
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other piping components
• Perform quality checks to confirm assemblies meet drawing specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Journeyman Qualifications

• 3+ years of pipefitting experience
• Carbon steel pipe fitting experience required
• Stainless steel pipe experience preferred
• Pipe fabrication shop experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings independently
• Working knowledge of swing joints and rolling offsets required
• Strong pipe layout, measuring, and fabrication skills
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled overtime

Foreman Qualifications

• All Journeyman qualifications, plus:
• 5+ years of commercial or industrial pipefitting experience
• Experience leading a pipefitting crew and managing daily productivity
• Strong communication with supervision, general contractors, and other trades

Per Diem Eligibility

To qualify for per diem, travelers must:

• Maintain a permanent residence more than 60 miles from the jobsite
• Work the full scheduled shift each day

Why Kodiak

• Long-term project stability with 12+ months of work
• Overtime opportunities with up to 60 hours per week
• $120/day per diem for qualified travelers
• Immediate openings with a fast hiring process