Journeyman Pipefitter – Kansas City (Relocation & Sign-On Bonus)

U.S. Engineering; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on incentive

Health coverage

Pension plan

Ongoing training

Steady long-term project work

Career growth to leadership

High-profile projects

Job summary

U.S. Engineering is seeking experienced pipefitters and journeymen for long-term opportunities in the Kansas City, MO area. Relocation assistance is offered to support your move, with strong union wages, health coverage, and ongoing training.

Join a team that values integrity, safety, and quality on high-profile projects. This position offers career growth into leadership roles and steady, long-term work beyond a single project.

Qualifications

• Experienced pipefitters and journeymen with a solid work history.
• Willing to relocate to Kansas City, MO area.
• Willing to join our local union as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and schematics to guide installation.
• Select, assemble, and install piping systems per specifications.
• Cut and connect pipe using hand tools, power tools, and methods such as welding, soldering, brazing, and threading.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including pumps, compressors, and controls.
• Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing lines and monitoring gauges.

Skills

Pipefitting

Field skills

Reading drawings

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

U.S. Engineering Service is growing our mechanical service team in Kansas City, and we're looking for skilled, hardworking pipefitters and journeymen ready to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people. If you're a top-tier tradesperson looking for stability, growth, and a fresh start, we want to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced pipefitters and journeymen with strong field skills and a solid work history.
• Candidates who have never previously been a member of a union.
• Willing to join our local union as a condition of employment.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Kansas City, MO area.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and mechanical schematics to guide installation work.
• Select, assemble, and install piping systems and related materials per specifications.
• Cut and connect pipe using hand tools, power tools, and methods such as welding, soldering, brazing, and threading.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including pumps, compressors, and controls.
• Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing lines and monitoring gauges.

What we offer:

• Relocation assistance to support your move to Kansas City.
• A competitive sign-on incentive.
• Strong union wages, health coverage, pension, and ongoing training.
• Steady, long-term project work — not just a temporary job.
• A clear path for career growth into leadership roles.
• The chance to work on high-profile, high-impact projects in the Kansas City area.
• A company culture built on integrity, respect, quality, and safety — where we look out for our people and show up as a trusted partner on every project.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Must have the necessary physical stamina; to include, but not limited to, long-term overhead work.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond standard business hours, including extended workdays.
• Must be careful during work to avoid injury (get help lifting, steps and ladder safety, etc.).
• Must be able to work with powered construction tools safely.
• Capability to pass Q-level-clearance to work in a secure government facility including credit, drug, and legal background checks required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

U.S.Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.