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U.S. Pipe

Welder

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 ... Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder * Rigging experience. * Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam ...

U.S. Pipe

Welder

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$41.69/hr

Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 ... Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder * Rigging experience. * Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam ...

U.S. Pipe

Welder

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 ... Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder * Rigging experience. * Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam ...

U.S. Pipe

Welder

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$41.69/hr

Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 ... Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder * Rigging experience. * Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam ...

Pae

Maintenance Pipe Planner/Scheduler

Hampton, VA · On-site

Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown piping system maintenance ... Six (6) years of related experience in maintenance field associated with pipe/pipe fitting.

Zachry Group

Welder Combination

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

Adapt to changing job priorities such as emergent repairs or shutdown critical path work. * Work effectively with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering when needed. * Manage ...

Zachry Group

Welder Combination

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

Adapt to changing job priorities such as emergent repairs or shutdown critical path work. * Work effectively with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering when needed. * Manage ...

Covenanthealth

HVAC SPECIALIST

Lewiston, ID · On-site

Perform seasonal start up and shutdown of central chiller plants including Air Cooled, Centrifugal ... Performs related pipe-fitting functions: * Cuts & bends tubing to correct length & shape, using ...

Aerotek

Welder

Wilmington, DE

$35/hr

Experience performing welding and fitting tasks using pipe machines, burning torches, grinders ... shutdown projects. Employees typically work early first-shift hours and can expect 8-10 hour days ...

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How much do pipefitter shutdown jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for pipefitter shutdown in the United States is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a shutdown pipefitter do?

As a shutdown pipefitter, you support operations during a shutdown period. In this role, you may service and repair a pipe or a pipe system during a time-sensitive period that could range from a few minutes to several days. Shutdown pipefitters often focus on completing work as quickly as possible during the shutdown, which often includes performing any other work beforehand and creating a plan to do the work once the shutdown begins. Some people go as far as laying out tools in a predetermined order to minimize the amount of shutdown time required for the work. This is fundamentally similar to regular pipefitting jobs but usually involves working with a tighter deadline.

What is a pipefitter shutdown?

A Pipefitter Shutdown job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems during a scheduled industrial shutdown or turnaround. These temporary assignments typically take place in refineries, power plants, or manufacturing facilities when operations are halted for maintenance. Pipefitters in shutdown roles work under tight deadlines to ensure systems are safely restored before production resumes. This job requires experience reading blueprints, welding, and working with high-pressure piping. Safety and efficiency are top priorities in these fast-paced environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pipefitter shutdown position?

A successful Pipefitter Shutdown requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with piping systems, and often a journeyman certification or apprenticeship training. Proficiency with pipe threading machines, welding equipment, cutting tools, and an understanding of safety procedures like lockout/tagout are crucial. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines help professionals excel in this demanding environment. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of critical pipefitting tasks during plant shutdowns, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational integrity.

What are the typical work conditions and schedules for pipefitter shutdown positions?

Pipefitter Shutdown roles often involve working in industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, or power stations during scheduled maintenance periods (shutdowns or turnarounds). These assignments usually require long shifts, including nights and weekends, to complete work within tight timeframes, and overtime is common. Team members work in physically demanding environments, sometimes at heights or in confined spaces, and strict adherence to safety protocols is essential. While the work can be intense and fast-paced, it offers valuable experience and opportunities for advancement in industrial maintenance and piping specialties.

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Infographic showing various Pipefitter Shutdown job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,574 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Welder

U.S. Pipe

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

U.S. Pipe rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

  • Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
  • Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Welder to join our team in Lynchburg VA.  The Welder position supports as part of the Maintenance department in a heavy industrial manufacturing operation. Welders perform fabrication and repair of machine equipment, process piping, flue gas handling systems, structural components using multiple processes GMAW/FCAW/SMAW and occasionally GTAW working with ferrous and nonferrous metals, including cast iron.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintenance repair of industrial manufacturing equipment inside/outside plant, as needed.
  • Fabrication of industrial equipment, in shop, as needed.
  • Working from fabrication drawings
  • Multi-process welding experience GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW, brazing, cutting torch, plasma, carbon arc, band saw. Carbon, Stainless, nickel alloy, cast iron/steel
  • Structural steel repair, fabrication, modification as needed
  • Process piping, Hydraulic piping, Fit and Weld, as needed

Qualifications: 

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 4 years’ experience as a certified welder in Industrial setting: Plant Maintenance, Mill, or Power Plant Shutdown/New Construction
  • Certified Welder:  AWS D1.1 Structural 1” Plate 3G/4G [unlimited thickness] bend or Xray
  • Proficiency working from blueprints
  • Ability to perform out-of-position stick welding
  • Have Shop work and Field work

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Certified Welder: AWS D10, Carbon Pipe 6G 2” XH SMAW 6010/7018 or Tig root/7018 F/C, bend or Xray
  • Experience fitting and welding process piping/hydraulic piping/pressure piping
  • Experience as a structural Ironworker/Welder
  • Experience as a Boilermaker/Tubewelder or pressure piping
  • Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder
  • Rigging experience.
  • Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam generation, Papermill, Steel Mill/Foundry, Quarry, etc.

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