Journeyman Pipefitter
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Plumber, Fitter
Skillforce is hiring Journeyman level Pipe fitters 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.
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 pipe fitting 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)
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