Journeyman Pipefitter

AM Mechanical • Downers Grove, IL

2h

About The Position

AM Mechanical is a nationally based design/build mechanical contractor focused on installing commercial process piping systems for customers across industries including commercial laundry, manufacturing, plastics, clean room, food and beverage, cosmetics/pharmaceutical, and indoor vertical agriculture. The Journeyman Pipefitter plans and coordinates with on-site teams to install turnkey mechanical piping systems on active construction sites and operating process facilities, while maintaining high installation quality and strict safety standards.

The role includes laying out overhead piping from blueprints, installing supports and piping systems, assembling facility equipment, and validating systems through pressure testing. The pipefitter works with foremen, other pipefitters, welders, and construction personnel to coordinate installation and meet schedules and customer quality expectations. The position requires travel to construction projects nationwide on a rotating schedule, with work generally Monday through Saturday for 10-hour days and occasional evenings and Sundays as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• At least 3 years of experience installing process or plumbing piping systems.
• Working knowledge of materials and their installation in the mechanical construction industry.
• Ability to travel to construction projects across the country on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to work Monday through Saturday, 10-hour days, with occasional evenings and Sundays as needed, and flexibility with the work schedule.
• Valid driver's license.
• REAL ID or passport for travel.
• Successful candidates must complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and scale dimensions to lay out overhead piping distribution, accounting for building features, elevations, and conflicts with other systems.
• Install and fabricate hangers, wall supports, and floor supports for piping systems.
• Install piping systems using project-dependent joining methods.
• Cut, thread, measure, and fit pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, and benders.
• Lay out, install, and assemble facility equipment according to drawings and specifications.
• Validate piping systems using pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing as needed.
• Work with the jobsite foreman, journeyman pipefitters, welders, and other team members to accomplish daily tasks.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, considering equipment capacities and assigned personnel.
• Resolve installation and coordination issues with team members and other construction-site personnel to meet customer quality expectations.
• Operate and supervise equipment and machinery, including forklifts, man lifts, and power tools.

Benefits

• Travel and accommodations covered.
• Rotational schedule allowing time at home every month.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k).
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation days; eligibility period may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED