Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Jacksonville, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, involving extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. In Jacksonville, NC, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $969, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $1,040 per week. Apprenticeships in the area offer a pathway to a lucrative career with strong earning potential, often surpassing $52,000 annually.
Pipefitter Camp Lejeune, NC, USA 40.00-45.00 per hour Prevailing Wage Hourly Full Time Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects, spanning coast to coast, including North Carolina. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. We are looking to hire several Pipefitters to join our self-perform team for ongoing work on Camp Lejeune, NC. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the Camp Lejeune, NC military base. Our Pipefitters will be responsible for the assembly, installation, and planning of all piping systems on an active construction site, ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of pipefitting principles. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. Pay: $40.00-45.00 per hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, 401k with match Requirements for this position include: High school diploma or G.E.D. is the minimal education required for this position. 4 or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a journeyman-level pipefitter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred. Mechanical Pipe Installation Deep underground experience Start-up and Energizing Experience (Boilers, Chillers) Valid Pipefitter license or journeyman card is preferred. Current Welding certificate. CPR, First Aid, and OSHA-30 hour certifications are required. COMPANY PROFILE: RQC, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is 'to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders.
See More Details >>Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects, spanning coast to coast, including North Carolina. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. We are looking to hire several Pipefitter Apprentices to join our self-perform team for ongoing work on Camp Lejeune, NC. As an Apprentice at RQ, you will get the unique opportunity to advance your career by learning the Pipefitting trade, while working alongside Pipefitting Journey-workers. You will participate in both classroom, and on the job training to ultimately have a long-term career as a Journey-worker Pipefitter. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the Camp Lejeune, NC military base. Note: This is an 8000 hour, 4 year training program which involves both classroom instruction and on the job training to learn the Pipefitting trade. During the program, Apprentice will be responsible for assisting Journey-worker and Foreman level pipefitters with the layout, assembly, and installation of piping systems on an active construction site, ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of mechanical principles. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. Requirements for this position include: • High school diploma or G.E.D. is the minimal education required for this position. • Courses in construction management, trade school, etc. preferred but not required. • Work in the construction industry is preferred. • Field or trade work experience with pipefitting systems highly desirable. • CPR, First Aid, OSHA-30, EM-385. Training can be provided. To apply: www.rqconstruction.com/careers COMPANY PROFILE: RQC, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is 'to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
See More Details >>Position: Hiring Marine Pipefitters - Local and Non-Local - Jacksonville Location: Atlantic Beach Job Description Must have shipyard experience Pay: $28 Local or $20 + $110 Non Local Please send resume asap, thank you! A pipefitter journeyman is responsible for removing, repairing, targeting, laying out, fabricating, installing, and testing marine piping systems such as Auxiliary Salt Water, Fire Main, Potable Water, Hydraulic, Compressed Air, Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Engine Exhaust, etc. in accordance with work item specifications, NAVSEA/Military standards and drawings or other regulatory body standards such as ABS, Military Sealift Command, etc. Repair and fabrication include the use of various shop equipment such as table saws, pipe threading machines, bending machines (power as well as hand operated), drill presses, and brazing equipment. Additional tasks associated with this position include blanking and pressure testing of tanks (structural boundary testing). The journeyman is also responsible for providing direction to improvers and helpers as directed by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence. • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment naming convention. • Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc. • Must be able to effectively confer job related information such as conditions found reports in writing that include recommended corrective action. • Must have a thorough knowledge of experience with P-73 joint fit-up. • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Silver Brazing theory. • Must be able to certify in: • MT Braze (B-1) • MT Braze (B-2) • Must be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and Navy/MSC/ABS standard items and manuals. • Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of equipment and work processes used in marine pipe fabrication, repair, and targeting. • Must be able to operate and care for equipment, portable power tools, and hand tools used to accomplish assigned work. • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Must understand the US customary and metric measurement systems. • Must have six (6) years of pipe fitting experience, four (3) of which in the maritime repair environment.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide direction to a pipefitter Improver and Helper if assigned. • Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the schedule and pipe shop supervisor. • Work shifts and overtime as assigned. • Be accountable for completion of daily work assignments. • Comply with OSHA standards and BAE best safety practices. • Keep your work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift. • Ensure the work site is ready for hot work before commencing hot work. Communicate with the Fire Watch and provide direction as necessary. • Provide quality work and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor. • Comply with the Company's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. • Confer with the supervisor to resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task. Carry out written or oral instructions.Work Tasks Include: • Inspect and prepare the area for work, taking special care if hot work is required. Verify gas free certifications and tag-outs, before commencing any work. • Run lines and leads required to accomplish work. Accomplish drop test if using flammable or oxygen depleting gases. • Inspect work for defects before turning the job over to welders. Correct fit-ups as required. Confer with supervision before correcting deficiencies. • Document existing conditions before commencing work using Condition Found Reports (CFR). • Remove damaged pipe in accordance with drawings and specifications. • Measure or template pipe for fabrication. • Blank systems in accordance with standard Item 009-24 or other applicable safety standards. • Fit up new pipe using the proper fit up type in accordance with specifications. • Ensure a strain free fit-up to pumps or other connecting equipment. • Blank tanks and accomplish boundary air tests. • Accomplish or verify Lock-out Tag-out requirements before commencing.WORK ENVIRONMENT The working environment in the shipyard varies from normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present. There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job…
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