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Pipefitter Job Description This role is part of a dedicated pipefitting team responsible for assembling, installing, and testing industrial piping systems in a modern manufacturing facility. You will work with process spools, threaded and socket weld pipe, and automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality installations. The position is hands-on and field-focused, with opportunities to support other trades and contribute to various tasks across the facility.
Responsibilities Assemble and install process spools and piping systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. Fit and install threaded and socket weld pipe according to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Set major components in place and perform bolt-up activities to secure piping and related equipment. Cut and thread pipes using cutting torches, pipe threaders, and a variety of power and hand tools.
Install automatic controls and related components used to regulate and monitor pipe systems. Interpret and apply blueprint drawings and P&IDs to ensure accurate assembly and installation. Perform hydrotesting and other pressure tests to verify the integrity and performance of piping systems. Troubleshoot piping issues and assist with corrective actions to maintain safe and reliable operations.
Support fabrication and installation activities for industrial piping, fittings, and plumbing as required. Use overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment safely to move and position heavy components. Maintain and use personal tools appropriately to complete pipefitting tasks efficiently. Assist other tradespeople and perform occasional general tasks and odd jobs around the facility as needed.
Follow all safety procedures, facility guidelines, and quality standards throughout daily work. Essential Skills 3rd year pipefitting apprentice or higher, or equivalent pipefitting experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility environment. Strong pipefitting skills, including assembly, bolt-up, spooling, and installation of industrial piping systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and P&IDs accurately.
Hands-on experience with compression systems and process piping. Proficiency in using cutting torches, pipe threaders, power tools, and hand tools for cutting and threading pipe. Experience with hydrotesting and pressure testing of piping systems. Experience in industrial piping, fittings, and plumbing installations. Experience operating overhead cranes in an industrial setting. Capability to troubleshoot piping and assembly issues and implement practical solutions.
Ownership and effective use of personal tools required for pipefitting work. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in industrial fabrication and installation of piping systems. Exposure to oil and gas process piping or similar heavy industrial environments. Comfort working with automatic controls and instrumentation associated with piping systems. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to collaborate with other trades and work effectively within a team structure. Reliable work habits and readiness to adapt to project-based tasks and priorities. Work Environment The role is based in a modern manufacturing facility in an industrial area, focused on compression and process piping for oil and gas applications. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment with access to state-of-the-art equipment and tools, including overhead cranes and specialized pipefitting tools.
The position follows a day-shift schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. The environment is industrial and safety-oriented, with structured processes and clear lines of communication, and requires appropriate workwear suitable for a fabrication and piping shop. Why Work Here? You will join a state-of-the-art shop with modern equipment and a well-organized structure tha