Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Employment Type: Full-time, 1st Shift Job Overview STS Technical Services is hiring a Pipe Fitter for a 1st shift position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems, ensuring the proper functionality and integrity of these systems across various construction and industrial environments. Responsibilities • Blueprint Interpretation: Study and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout and configuration of piping systems. • Pipe Fabrication: Select, measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes to required specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment. • Piping System Installation: Assemble and install piping systems according to design specifications, utilizing hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment. • Testing & Inspections: Conduct tests and inspections to ensure the integrity and functionality of the piping system, identifying and rectifying any issues or leaks. • Collaboration: Work closely with other construction professionals, such as plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians, to ensure the integration of piping systems with other building components. • Maintenance & Repairs: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on existing piping systems, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues to determine corrective actions. • Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety standards and regulations to ensure a safe working environment, using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including as-built drawings, material lists, and equipment specifications. Qualifications • Proven experience as a pipe fitter with a strong understanding of piping systems and construction practices. • Welding experience is preferred. • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints. • Knowledge of various pipe materials and their applications. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. • Physical strength and stamina for lifting and working in various conditions. Supervisory Responsibility This is a non-supervisory position. Working Conditions • Primarily working in construction and industrial environments. • The position requires working with tools, power equipment, and following safety protocols. • Ability to work in various weather conditions as required. About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm, specializing in connecting top talent with leading companies in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We offer job seekers a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive pay and benefits. Our dedicated recruitment team is committed to matching skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities. EEOC Statement STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #IndeedSTS
See More Details >>Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency ALL U.S. CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Duties This position is located at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incumbent performs journeyman pipefitter duties in the Plumbing and Electric Shop of the Facility Management (FM) Division. Major Duties: • Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, and test new and existing high pressure piping systems. • Install, maintain, and repair all utilities such as water, sewerage and gas systems. • Install and repair steam operated technical medical equipment (auto-claves, washer sterilizers, bedpan washers, etc.). • Keep all tools, hand and power, in good working order • Work from work orders, plans, sketches, and oral instructions. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc. This position is eligible for Alternate Work Schedule of 8 - 9 hour days, 1 - 8 hour day and one day off a pay period being a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/9491A Requirements Conditions of employment • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job • Subject to a background/suitability investigation • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required • May serve a probationary period • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. Required Documents Documents Accepted: • Cover Letter • DD-214/ Statement of Service • Disability Letter (Schedule A) • Disability Letter (VA) • License • Other (1) • PCS Orders • Performance Appraisal • Professional Certification • Resume • Separation Notice (RIF) • SF-15 • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action • Transcript Documents Required: • Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. How to Apply Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: • Prioritize most relevant and recent experience • Use concise, results focused language • Align language from the job announcement • Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies • Remove outdated or unrelated experience • Use the USAJOBS resume builder Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at: • https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/09/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626999. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information Alana Mueller Phone (414) 712-8332 Email alana.mueller@va.gov Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/24/2025 to 12/09/2025 Salary $32.13 to - $37.44 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Milwaukee, WI Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) • 4204 Pipefitting Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process • Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number ML-12626999-25-AM Control number 821445200
See More Details >>Description Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Milwaukee, WI. These are mainly first shift opportunities with a pay rate dependent on experience & skill level. If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope (can include any or all of the following): • Installing and Working with PVC Piping, Copper Pipe and Groove Pipe • Fitting Industrial Carbon Steel & Stainless Pipe • Grinding & Beveling Pipe • Laying out, Cutting, Assembling and/or Installing Pipe • Works on Storm Drains & Underground Utilities • Test Pipe Systems to Ensure Safety and Functionality • Repairing Malfunctions • Installing, Modifying and Repairing Fluid Systems • Rebuilding Various Types of Pumps • Occasionally Operating Forklifts • Other Tasks as Needed or Assigned Requirements: • * Previous Pipe Fitting Experience • Tools for the Trade • Licenses are a plus Company Details Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. Recruiter NameDana CombsLocationUS-WI-MILWAUKEE Skills: 401k Plan, Forklift, Grinding, Piping, Pumps, Testing About the Company: Tradesmen International, Inc.
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Milwaukee typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under skilled professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with 1,641 in Milwaukee, and the job growth is projected at 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Milwaukee earn an average of $819 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,766. Trade schools, union programs, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $51,000 annually for experienced professionals.
