Pipe Fitter

Flow Control Group • Powhatan, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Pipe Fitter to join our team. The role involves fabricating and assembling high-purity stainless steel sanitary tubing and piping systems, including complex valve manifolds and process skids. You will be responsible for interpreting engineering drawings, ensuring precise fit-ups for welding, and adhering to strict hygienic design standards. This position requires a strong understanding of sanitary connections and a background in building process skids for industries such as food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of dedicated experience in sanitary process piping.
• Proven track record of fitting up complex valve manifolds and stainless steel process equipment.
• Skilled in using sanitary pipe cutters, facing tools, grinders, and measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience fitting up and aligning sanitary process tanks.
• Strong understanding of sanitary connections (Tri-Clamp, Bevel Seat), surface finish requirements, and passivation.
• Direct background building process skids or modular systems for the food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and fit up high-purity stainless steel sanitary tubing and piping systems for custom process skids.
• Assemble and fit up complex valve manifolds and process skids according to engineering drawings.
• Position, align, and fit up process vessels, reactors, and tanks into skid systems.
• Read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, and layout schematics.
• Ensure precise fit-ups and beveling for sanitary TIG/GTAW welding.
• Maintain strict adherence to hygienic design standards (e.g., 3-A, FDA, ASME BPE) to ensure crevice-free, contamination-resistant joints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed