Journeyman Pipefitter

ARCO Companies

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About The Position

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

The role involves laying out overhead piping from blueprints, installing supports, fabricating and fitting piping, assembling facility equipment, and validating systems through pressure testing. Pipefitters coordinate daily work with foremen, other journeyman pipefitters, welders, and other site personnel. The position requires travel to construction projects nationwide on a rotating schedule and flexibility to work extended construction hours.

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 installation methods used in the mechanical construction industry.
• Ability to travel to construction projects across the country on a rotating schedule.
• Ability and flexibility to work Monday through Saturday, 10-hour days, with occasional evenings and Sundays as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• REAL ID or passport required for travel.
• Successful candidates must complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and scale dimensions to lay out overhead piping distribution, using building features as reference points and maintaining elevations to avoid 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 procedures as needed.
• Work with jobsite foremen, journeyman pipefitters, and welders to complete daily tasks.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, considering equipment capacities and assigned personnel.
• Collaborate with team members and other site personnel to solve problems and coordinate installations 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; an eligibility period may apply.

What This Job Offers

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