Pipefitters

Full-time, in-person position at a Midwest fabrication shop reporting to the Shop Supervisor.

About the role

The Pipefitter fits and assembles carbon-steel and stainless-steel piping systems in a production fabrication shop, ensuring all assemblies are accurately laid out, plumb, level, and square, ready for welding in accordance with fabrication drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings and fabrication blueprints
• Fit and assemble carbon-steel and stainless-steel piping systems
• Measure, lay out, and align piping components to specification
• Assemble premade pipe spools while maintaining proper dimensions and fit up
• Verify all assemblies are plumb, level, and square
• Maintain proper weld gaps and prepare assemblies for welding
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other piping components
• Perform quality checks to ensure assemblies meet drawing specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of pipefitting experience
• Experience fitting carbon-steel pipe required
• Stainless-steel pipe experience preferred
• Previous pipe-fabrication shop experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings
• Working knowledge of swing joints and rolling offsets required
• Strong pipe layout, measuring, and fabrication skills
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled overtime

Pipefitter Test

Qualified candidates must successfully complete a hands-on pipefitter test:

• Assemble three premade pipe spools from isometric drawings within 3 hours
• All pipe and fittings will be pre-cut and ready for assembly
• A welder will be provided to assist with tack welding
• Candidates are responsible for correctly fitting and assembling each spool
• All assemblies must be plumb, level, and square
• Test evaluates accurate fit up, proper flange orientation, and overall fabrication quality

Pay & Benefits

• $38.00 per hour
• $120 per day worked per diem for qualified travelers

Per diem eligibility requires:

• Permanent residence more than 60 miles from the jobsite
• Working the full scheduled shift each day
• 60 hours per week (6×10-hour shifts, Monday–Saturday)
• Long-term employment

Immediate openings available.

Schedule

6×10-hour shifts, Monday–Saturday (60 hours per week).