About the position Responsibilities • Install, repair, and maintain piping systems, including those in industrial, hospital, and heavy institutional settings. • Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate installation and compliance with industry standards. • Perform bevel joint cutting using an oxy-acetylene torch. • Set up, start up, and rig equipment as needed. • Work with stainless steel, carbon steel, heating and cooling lines, chiller and boiler setting, hook ups and piping. • Execute tasks related to mechanical rooms or central utility plants, including copper sweating and brazing. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years' experience in pipefitting. • Familiarity with industrial, process piping systems, especially in hospital and heavy institutional installations. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Proficiency in bevel joint cutting with an oxy-acetylene torch. • Experience with equipment setting, start up, and rigging. Nice-to-haves • Experience with stainless steel, carbon steel, heating and cooling lines. • Knowledge of chiller and boiler setting, hook ups and piping. • Mechanical room or central utility plant experience. • Proficiency in copper sweating and brazing. Benefits • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
See More Details >>Skilled Laborer/Pipefitter/Millwright- Western VA/ Southern VA job at WGK Construction. Winchester, VA. Job Description Job Description Salary: Laborer/Pipefitter/Millwright WGK Construction is an established and rapidly growing company, run by two Principal Engineers with lengthy backgrounds in Water/Wastewater industry. WGK is headquartered in VA with projects spanning across VA/MD/NC/SC and we are searching for skilled laborers to join our team as millwrights and pipefitters at our jobsites at water/wastewater treatment plants. Qualifications/Requirements: • Water/wastewater plant and pump station experience preferred, however pipefitters from other industries will be considered • Must be willing to travel throughout Virginia- paid generous/industry leading per diem • OSHA 10 - but if you don't have it we will get you the training • Must have a good driving record, pass a drug test and be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits: • Paid weekly at a competitive rate • Bonus Opportunity tied to job performance 2 times per year • Excellent benefits package • 80 Hours PTO per year + 7 Paid holidays WGK field teams work 4 days per week- Mon-Thursday- 10 hours per day to ensure work life balance for our team members. Our Superintendents are hands on and will work to improve upon their team's skill to advance your capabilities in the industry and increase your earning potential. Equal Opportunity Employer. remote work
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Winchester, VA, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, requiring extensive 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 2022 to 2032. In Winchester, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $825, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $1167 per week. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training centers facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
