Journey-Level & Foreman Bolt-Up Pipefitters | $120/Day Per Diem | Richmond, VA

Journey-Level & Foreman Bolt-Up Pipefitters | $120/Day Per Diem | Richmond, VA

Pay: $30–$38/hour (Journey-Level) | $39–$42/hour (Foreman), DOE
Per Diem: $120/day for qualified travelers
Hours: Up to 60 hours/week
Duration: 12+ months
Experience Levels: Journey-Level, Foreman
Project Type: Commercial Data Center Construction
Location: Richmond, VA

Job Overview

Kodiak Labor Solutions is hiring Journey-Level and Foreman Bolt-Up Pipefitters for a long-term commercial data center project in Richmond, Virginia. With 12+ months of work, up to 60 hours per week, and $120/day per diem for qualified travelers, this is steady work on a large-scale build. Local and traveling candidates are welcome, and openings are available immediately.

What You'll Do

• 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 prefabricated pipe spools, holding proper dimensions and fit-up
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other piping components
• Confirm all assemblies are plumb, level, and square
• Maintain proper weld gaps and prepare assemblies for welding
• Run quality checks to confirm assemblies meet drawing specifications
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized work area

Journey-Level Qualifications

• 3+ years of pipefitting experience
• Carbon steel pipe fitting experience required
• Stainless steel pipe experience preferred
• Pipe fabrication shop experience strongly preferred
• Able to read and interpret piping isometric drawings independently
• Working knowledge of swing joints and rolling offsets required
• Strong pipe layout, measuring, and fabrication skills
• Accurate with tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Reliable attendance and able to work scheduled overtime

Foreman Qualifications

All Journey-Level qualifications, plus:

• 5+ years of commercial or industrial pipefitting experience
• Experience leading a pipefitting crew and managing daily productivity
• Strong communication with supervision, general contractors, and other trades

Per Diem Eligibility

To qualify for per diem, travelers must:

• Maintain a permanent residence more than 60 miles from the jobsite
• Work the full scheduled shift each day

Why Kodiak

• 12+ months of steady, long-term project work
• Overtime available, up to 60 hours per week
• $120/day per diem for qualified travelers
• Immediate openings and a fast hiring process