Fire Truck Plumbing & Piping Assembler

Aerotek; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Military-friendly employer

4 day work week

Education Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Voluntary OT

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Assembler to assemble and install plumbing and specialty fire protection systems on custom fire trucks. You will use hand and power tools to install piping, valves, gauges, and related components, ensuring all systems operate safely and efficiently while meeting production goals and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include installing heat exchangers, drains, and primer controls; connecting lines to gauge panels; reading pressure gauges;

Qualifications

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in plumbing and mechanical assembly.
• Plumbing experience, preferably in fire protection, drainage, boiler, or water system installation.
• Ability to cut and thread pipes using cutting tools, pipe cutters, cutting torches, and threading machines.
• Ability to bend pipes accurately using a pipe bending machine or by hand.
• Experience assembling and installing valves, pipe fittings, and PVC pipe systems.
• Ability to join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk.
• Capability to fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to identify leaks.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with gauges and water system components.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and technical instructions.
• Strong work ethic with a motivated, hardworking, and team-oriented mindset.
• Consistent attendance and reliability in prior roles.
• Readiness to work in a production environment and meet daily goals.

Responsibilities

• Install heat exchangers and associated valves when not already installed.
• Install master drains and primer controls on fire truck systems.
• Install manual pump shift mechanisms to support pump operation.
• Install discharge lines on right and left rear locations and front bumpers.
• Install bleeder drains to ensure proper system drainage.
• Connect lines to gauge panels and verify accurate functionality.
• Perform self-checks on all completed work to ensure quality and safety.
• Meet established production goals while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe threading machines.
• Bend pipes to required angles using a pipe bending machine or by hand.
• Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulked joints.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and piping systems according to specifications.
• Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and assembly documentation as needed.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively throughout the assembly process.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Plumbing experience

Pipe cutting/ threading

Pipe bending

Valves & fittings

Blueprint interpretation

Team player

Tools

Pipe threading machines

Pipe bending machines

Cutting torches

Gauges

Soldering tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Assembler to assemble and install plumbing and specialty fire protection systems on custom fire trucks. You will use hand and power tools to install piping, valves, gauges, and related components, ensuring all systems operate safely and efficiently while meeting production goals and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include installing heat exchangers, drains, and primer controls; connecting lines to gauge panels; reading pressure gauges;