Traveling Pipefitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Traveling Pipefitter

Job Description

This short-term traveling contract role in Jefferson City, TN calls for an experienced pipefitter with strong commercial or industrial. You will install, assemble, and maintain black iron and copper piping systems, including hot water coil piping, while working both independently and as part of a field crew. The position requires precise blueprint reading, consistent high-quality workmanship, and the ability to complete assigned tasks safely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and maintain black iron and copper piping systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Install hot water coil piping to support building mechanical systems.
• Utilize MegaPress and ProPress systems for piping installation and connection work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and piping schematics accurately to plan and execute work.
• Perform pipe fitting tasks including cutting, threading, brazing, and installing copper and carbon steel piping.
• Work efficiently and safely with limited supervision while meeting project deadlines.
• Support school renovation projects by completing piping work both inside and outside the facility.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and follow all safety and construction site protocols.
• Coordinate with field leadership and crew members to ensure smooth project execution.
• Adapt to rotating travel schedules and complete mileage and site travel requirements as needed.

Essential Skills

• 45 years of commercial or industrial pipefitting experience.
• Proficiency working with black iron and copper piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and piping schematics.
• Experience installing hot water coil piping.
• Hands-on experience using MegaPress and ProPress systems.
• Strong skills in pipe fitting, including copper pipe installation, brazing, threading, and general pipe installation.
• Experience working with carbon steel piping in construction or industrial settings.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors on renovation projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction or industrial piping environments.
• Experience with industrial pipe welding.
• Comfort working on school renovation projects with changing site conditions.
• Willingness to travel on a recurring basis and follow rotating weekly schedules.
• Ability to manage time effectively during compressed workweeks.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a flexible travel schedule designed to minimize time away from home, with most rotations running mid-week and many projects allowing an early return to recharge before the next cycle. A generous weekly per diem and paid mileage hours to and from the job site support your travel costs. You can opt into a comprehensive benefits package, and you will join a company backed by a strong portfolio of projects across the Southeast, providing consistent opportunities and long-term job security. Field leadership is known for genuinely caring about their crews, fostering a supportive and respectful work culture.

Work Environment

You will work on a school renovation project in Jefferson City, TN, performing tasks both inside the building and outdoors as needed. The schedule typically runs Wednesday through Saturday with Sunday off, and some rotations may run Monday through Thursday, returning home Thursday and restarting the following Wednesday. The environment is a construction site setting, requiring adherence to safety protocols, appropriate workwear, and readiness to work in varying weather conditions while using standard piping and construction tools and equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.