Foreman Pipefitter
Trueline Talent · Franklin, MA · 2 wk ago
Management$50–$65/hrFull-time
Trueline's client, a long-established, employee-owned mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead crews on commercial, mechanical, and process piping projects from their southern MA hub. You'll run the work in the field, from reading drawings and P&IDs through fabrication and installation, for $50-$65 per hour plus an annual bonus, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership.As an employee-owned company, they share their success through an ESOP, annual profit sharing that has paid out every year for more than a decade, and a year-end bonus. With decades in business and a field team that's growing fast, this is a long-term home for a foreman who takes pride in quality work and building strong crews.What You'll Do as the Foreman Pipefitter:Lead pipefitting crews on commercial, mechanical, process, and petroleum piping projectsRead and interpret work scopes, engineered drawings, and P&IDs to plan work procedures and build methodsPlan and sequence daily work, manpower, materials, and tools to keep projects on scheduleFabricate and install piping systems and equipment to specifications using grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, and welded connectionsApply the codes and standards that govern mechanical, process, and petroleum pipingSet the tone for jobsite safety and make sure crews follow company and site safety standardsInspect your crew's work for quality and accuracy, and resolve field issues as they come upCoordinate with project managers, superintendents, other trades, and customers to keep work movingTrain and mentor journeymen and apprentices on technique, safety, and qualityWork flexible hours and overtime as needed to meet customer installation schedulesMust-Haves as the Foreman Pipefitter:Active Massachusetts Journeyman Pipefitter licenseProven experience leading pipefitting crews as a Foreman or Lead Journeyman on commercial, mechanical, or process projectsA full range of mechanical knowledge, with hands-on ability to fabricate and install piping and equipment per drawings and P&IDsProficiency with grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, and welded pipe connectionsWorking knowledge of the codes and standards for mechanical, process, and petroleum pipingStrong safety leadership and a commitment to quality workmanshipExcellent communication skills, a team-first attitude, and a strong customer-service focusWillingness to work flexible hours and overtime when neededComfort with email and smartphone toolsHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to pass a background check and DOT drug screeningNice-to-Haves as the Foreman Pipefitter:Massachusetts Master Pipefitter licenseNew Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut pipefitter licensesCurrent or past welding certificationsProcess, hygienic, or petroleum piping experienceExperience on healthcare, education, or government facility projectsVocational school training in pipefitting or mechanical tradesOur Client Offers:Hourly pay of $50-$65, depending on experienceEmployee stock ownership (ESOP) with a five-year vesting scheduleAnnual profit sharing, paid out every year for more than a decadeDiscretionary year-end bonus based on company profits, typically paid in February or MarchOvertime opportunities, plus occasional prevailing wage work on public sector projectsMedical coverage through Harvard Pilgrim with 60% of premiums paid by the company, plus dental and visionShort-term disability and company-paid life insurance, with optional additional life and other voluntary coverageA leadership role on a diverse portfolio of mechanical, process, and petroleum workA fast-growing field team at a long-established mechanical contractorTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.