Overview Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Pipefitters for projects located in Newport, DE. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is up to $35/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Pipefitter eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • Shop work • Pipe and pipe fitting • Material handling • Fabrication preparation • Grinding and cutting metal pipe and fittings Responsibilities • Must have basic hand tools and standard PPE Qualifications 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: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>UNITED TRADES OF AMERICA is seeking skilled pipefitters to join our team. Responsibilities: • Cut, bend and weld metals such as carbon and stainless steel to specifications • Install piping or tubing segments securely welding or other equipment • Must HAVE Victaulic Pipe, Screw Pipe and Pro-Press Experience • Perform trial runs, test, pipe systems to ensure optimal performance • Repair and reinforce broken, cracked, or inadequate systems or pipes • Review blueprints and building codes to determine optimal work procedures • Maintain and repair septic and commercial sewer systems • Install plumbing lines in accordance to specifications and as needed Pay range is based upon experience Must be willing to submit to a background and drug screen if required. Must have valid drivers license and dependable transportation. Must have own tools If you meet these requirements, please fill out our pre-application and attach your resume for immediate consideration. Application Link:
See More Details >>Pipefitter job at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. Wilmington, DE. Summary This position is located in the Plumbing Shop of the Facilities and Engineering Service at the Wilmington VA Medical Center and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Pipefitter works from building plans, blueprints and sketches to plan and layout the routing, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion and operation of various piping systems and equipment. THIS VACANCY IS APPROVED FOR RELOCATION AND RETENTION INCENTIVES. Responsibilities This position requires knowledge of how various high-pressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam heat, steam generation, and vacuum systems, radiators and circulating pumps are installed and operate A knowledge of how various supply, disposal, utility systems and equipment such as water and gas systems, fire sprinkler equipment, and water closets are installed and operate. Responsible to plan and layout the installation, modification and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. Must be able to layout and install various kinds of piping, risers and flexible branches at the proper level and incline; determine the placement and elevation to install steam generators, vacuum and condensate pumps, and radiators Requires the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs and circles. Requires knowledge and skill in any of the accepted trade methods and techniques for figuring pipe, joint, and valve sizes needed to support pressures of systems, aligning pipes, valves, fittings, joints for accurate match and installing proper braces and supports to control movement and vibration and to allow for expansion and contraction This position requires skill in the use of tools and equipment such as sliding squares, measuring tapes, dividers, chalk lines, plumb bobs, templates, star drills, grinders, flanges, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters, and pipe wrenches. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD01857A Physical Requirements: The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee will frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally items that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Attention to Detail Plumbing and Pipefitting Problem Solving Technical Competence Without more than normal supervision 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Additional Information 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. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines 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 licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, and projects a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Wilmington, DE, earn an average of $1,186 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,824. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
