Combo Welder/Pipefitter

ARCO Companies; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational schedule

Traditional & Roth 401K

Holiday Pay

Vacation days

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking an experienced Traveling Pipefitter / Combo Welder to work primarily on planned shutdowns at commercial and industrial laundry facilities. Role combines certified TIG and Stick welding with mechanical pipefitting, including equipment setting and rigging, within tight outage windows.

You will join a small, fast-moving shutdown crew responsible for piping and equipment work, reading drawings, isometrics, and spool sheets, while coordinating with other trades to minimize

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a combo welder and mechanical pipefitter in industrial or commercial settings.
• Certified TIG and Stick welder capable of passing weld tests.
• Strong pipefitting skills including layout and fit-up of piping and supports.

Responsibilities

• Perform code-quality TIG and Stick welds on carbon and stainless piping and components.
• Read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and spool sheets.
• Lay out, cut, prep, and fit pipe; install valves, strainers, and supports.
• Assist with pressure tests, leak checks, and rigging of equipment.

Tools

TIG welding

Stick welding

Rigging

Reading drawings

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Pipefitter / Combo Welder to work primarily on planned shutdowns at commercial and industrial laundry facilities.

This role combines certified TIG and Stick welding with all the traditional skills of a mechanical pipefitter, including equipment setting and rigging. You will be part of small, fast-moving shutdown crew responsible for safely completing piping and equipment work inside tight outage windows.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform code-quality TIG and Stick welds on carbon and stainless steel piping and components for process, steam, condensate, gas, and utility systems.
• Execute the full scope of mechanical pipefitting, including:
• Reading and interpreting drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and spool sheets
• Laying out, measuring, cutting, prep, and fit-up of pipe
• Installing valves, strainers, supports, hangers, and specialties
• Assisting with pressure tests and leak checks as required
• Support equipment setting and rigging:
• Rig, signal, and assist with setting washers, dryers, tunnel washers, tanks, pumps, and related equipment
• Safely use rigging gear (slings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, etc.)
• Work with cranes, forklifts, hoists, and gantries in accordance with company and OSHA standards
• Work effectively in shutdown / outage environments:
• Nights, weekends, and extended shifts as needed to meet outage schedules
• Demo and removal of existing piping/equipment, followed by installation of new systems
• Coordinate with other trades and plant personnel to minimize downtime
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards:
• Follow all site and company safety policies and procedures
• Participate in JSAs, pre-task plans, and daily safety meetings
• Keep work areas organized and support site housekeeping

Necessary Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a combo welder and mechanical pipefitter in industrial or commercial settings
• Certified TIG and Stick welder (must be able to pass weld tests)
• Strong pipefitting skills: layout, fit-up, installation of supports and valves, reading drawings
• Experience with equipment rigging and moving in plant/industrial environments
• Willing and able to travel regularly and work shutdown schedules (nights/weekends)
• Able to work at heights, in tight areas, and in hot/noisy environments
• Valid driver's license and Real ID/Passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or industrial laundry facilities or similar process plants
• Familiarity with steam and condensate and other high-temperature systems
• OSHA, aerial lift, forklift, or rigging certifications

What We Can Offer You:

• Rotational Schedule allowing time at home every month
• Traditional & Roth 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Days (eligibilty period may apply)

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We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

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