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: 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 >>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 >>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. Duties Requirements • 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 to demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those meeting at least the minimum requirements proceed for further rating; others are eliminated. The remaining applicants are rated against additional job elements: • Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading) • Measurement and Layout • Technical Practices • Troubleshooting • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment • Work independently without more than normal supervision Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work (e.g., through the Peace Corps, Ameri Corps). Volunteer work can build critical skills and provide valuable training. All qualifying experience will be credited. Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time work is credited proportionally. Clearly indicate duties, responsibilities, and hours per week in your application for part-time experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
