Pay Rate: $41-45/hour 



Job Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled and licensed Pipefitter to join our facilities Operations team in a large-scale manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of piping systems that support critical manufacturing processes and facility operations. The successful candidate will work with a variety of piping materials including PVC, carbon steel, copper, and stainless steel while supporting systems such as steam, chilled water, process chilled water, compressed air, nitrogen, and HVAC infrastructure.
This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely in an active manufacturing facility with mission-critical equipment and utilities. This job is not solely pipe fitter; this role is expected to help in other activities onsite as well. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair piping systems throughout the facility.
• Work with a variety of pipe materials including: PVC, Copper, SS, and Carbon Steel

• Fabricate, cut, thread, bend, groove, and assemble piping systems according to specifications and drawings.
• Perform soldering and brazing of copper piping and fittings.
• Install and repair valves, regulators, pumps, heat exchangers, strainers, and other piping components.

• Support and maintain plant utility systems including:

• Troubleshoot piping, flow, pressure, temperature, and equipment performance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on facility utility systems.
• Support maintenance and repair activities on chillers, cooling systems, boilers, and related equipment.
• Assist HVAC technicians with piping-related repairs on hundreds of HVAC units and associated hydronic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Conduct leak testing, pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning of new piping installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders using CMMS software.
• Coordinate with facility engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations teams to minimize downtime.

• Valid Pipefitter License or Journeyman Pipefitter Certification as required by state or local regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial, manufacturing, commercial, or facilities pipefitting experience.
• Experience working with:

• Steam systems
• Chilled water systems
• Process water systems
• Compressed air systems
• Industrial gas systems (nitrogen preferred)
• Proven experience soldering and brazing copper piping.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing, mechanical, and building codes.
• Proficient in the use of pipefitting tools, threading equipment, welding support tools, and testing instruments.

• Ability to work in teams and prioritize multiple assignments.

• Industrial pipefitting
• Soldering and brazing
• Steam systems
• Chilled water systems
• Hydronics
• HVAC support
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Piping fabrication
• Safety compliance
• Team collaboration
• Manufacturing facility operations