Journeyman & Helper Pipefitters | Up to $41/Hour | $120/Day Per Diem | Richmond, VA

Kodiak is seeking experienced Pipefitters at the Journeyman and Helper levels for a data center fitting project. The role focuses on bolt up work on prefabricated piping items, reading fabrication drawings, assembling pre-fabricated pipe spools, performing precision fit up, and ensuring all assemblies are plumb, level, and square.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a data center environment and possess strong layout and fabrication skills. Both local and traveling candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings and fabrication blueprints
• Fit and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems
• Measure, lay out, and align piping components to specification
• Assemble pre-fabricated pipe spools while maintaining proper dimensions and fit up
• Verify all assemblies are plumb, level, and square
• Maintain proper weld gaps and prepare assemblies for welding
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other piping components
• Perform quality checks to ensure assemblies meet drawing specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• Per Diem Eligibility: Maintain a permanent residence more than 60 miles from the jobsite
• Per Diem Eligibility: Work their full scheduled shift each day
• Journeyman Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of pipefitting experience
• Journeyman Qualifications: Experience fitting carbon steel pipe required
• Journeyman Qualifications: Stainless steel pipe experience preferred
• Journeyman Qualifications: Previous pipe fabrication shop experience strongly preferred
• Journeyman Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings independently
• Journeyman Qualifications: Working knowledge of swing joints and rolling offsets required
• Journeyman Qualifications: Strong pipe layout, measuring, and fabrication skills
• Journeyman Qualifications: Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Journeyman Qualifications: Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled overtime
• Helper Qualifications: Prior pipefitting or construction experience preferred, not required
• Helper Qualifications: Willingness to learn pipe layout, measuring, and fit up under direction of a Journeyman
• Helper Qualifications: Ability to safely use tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Helper Qualifications: Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled overtime
• Helper Qualifications: Strong work ethic and ability to follow direction on a fast paced jobsite
• Pipefitter Skills Test: Assemble three (3) pre-fabricated pipe spools from isometric drawings within 3 hours
• Pipefitter Skills Test: All pipe and fittings will be pre-cut and ready for assembly
• Pipefitter Skills Test: A welder will be provided to assist with tack welding
• Pipefitter Skills Test: Candidates are responsible for correctly fitting and assembling each spool
• Pipefitter Skills Test: All assemblies must be plumb, level, and square
• Pipefitter Skills Test: Demonstrate accurate fit up, proper flange orientation, and overall fabrication quality