Boilermaker/Fitter

Company Overview

Metalforms is committed to matching the needs of our customers with products and services which provide value and can help them conserve resources, improve environmental quality to increase production, reduce and avoid down time, and assist in the development of new products. This will be accomplished through design, fabrication, testing and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. At Metalforms, we provide our customers with a variety of services that have helped us to become one of the leading providers of heat transfer solutions along the Gulf Coast Region. Metalforms was recently acquired by the TransTech Group, a leading provider of custom-engineered and fabricated solutions for liquids and gas processing, storage, transfer, and utilization across a broad range of industries including energy, petrochemical, specialty chemical, renewables, biofuels, and a variety of industrial process industries.

Job Summary

Boilermaker/Fitters must read blueprints, cut/thread/weld pipes, and perform hydrostatic tests to ensure leak-proof, code-compliant systems. The role requires strong safety awareness, mechanical skill, and the ability to work in confined spaces or at heights.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Layout & Fabrication: Reading isometric drawings and blueprints to plan piping installations, cutting, threading, and bending pipes to exact specifications.
• Installation: Assembling, installing, and securing complex pipe systems, valves, and hangers in industrial, high-pressure environments.
• Welding & Joining: Utilizing MIG, TIG, or Stick welding, as well as specialized techniques for gas pipelines.
• Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshooting, maintaining, and replacing worn or damaged piping systems.
• Testing: Conducting pressure and leak tests to verify the integrity of the piping system.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to industry safety standards (PPE, OSHA) in hazardous environments.

Competencies

• Blueprint reading
• Knowledge of tape measure and standard measurements
• Ability to perform degree finding
• Ability to divide circumference of welds
• Knowledge of overhead cranes and hand signals
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices
• Must be able to adhere to standards and perform a quality job in a safe manner within an acceptable time.
• Physical requirements include bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting, and reaching, standing for long periods of time, lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to work at heights up to 25 feet.

Education/Experience

• 2-5 years relevant work experience

Benefits

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days

Time Off

We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave