Foreman Pipefitter

Airco Service Company, Inc.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Training & certs

Uniforms

Career growth

Team culture

Diverse projects

Safety culture

Modern equipment

Job summary

Airco Service Company, Inc., a leading commercial HVAC/Mech contractor in Troy, IL, seeks an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead field crews on piping systems across mechanical, HVAC, and process applications. You will plan work, coordinate manpower and materials, ensure quality and safety, and drive jobsite execution with project management and clients.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll mentor apprentices, enforce safety protocols, and optimize field operations to meet schedule

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5–10 years of pipefitting experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Ability to read mechancial drawings and piping isometrics.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate across trades, and maintain schedule/quality.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong safety mindset with experience leading toolbox talks.
• Preferred: journeyman credential; welding certification; HVAC/process piping experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of pipefitters and apprentices on commercial/industrial job sites; assign tasks and ensure productivity and workmanship standards.
• Review drawings (blueprints, isometrics, piping schematics) and plan pipe runs, sequencing, and installation approach; confirm field conditions and resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and client representatives to hit schedule milestones, manage constraints, and maintain jobsite communication.
• Install, assemble, and align piping systems (carbon steel, stainless, copper, PVC/CPVC, etc.) including valves, flanges, supports, and hangers—remaining hands‑on as needed.
• Direct and verify fabrication activities (thread, groove, weld, braze, join) and ensure proper fit-up, alignment, and support installation.
• Oversee testing/commissioning readiness: pressure testing, inspections, punch list completion, and documentation to confirm compliance and system integrity.
• Manage jobsite materials and tooling: coordinate deliveries, track inventory, identify long‑lead needs, and maintain equipment in safe working order.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead by example: daily pre-task planning, JHA/JSAs, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, housekeeping, and incident prevention.
• Mentor and train apprentices/junior pipefitters; provide on-the-job coaching and maintain standards for craftsmanship and professionalism.
• Identify scope changes, field issues, or productivity risks early; communicate promptly to project management with recommended solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprints reading

Piping isometrics

Fabrication knowledge

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman pipefitter credential

Welding certification (AWS/ASME)

Job description

Foreman Pipefitter

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts.
Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with occasional overtime or on-call rotation during peak seasons.

Job Summary

Airco Service Company, Inc, a leading commercial HVAC/Mechanicals contractor in Troy, IL, is seeking an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead field crews installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems across mechanical, HVAC, and process applications. In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll plan work, coordinate manpower/materials, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive jobsite execution in partnership with project management and customers.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive hourly pay ($40-$50/hr)
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays & PTO
• Ongoing training & certifications
• Company uniforms & tool assistance
• Career growth & advancement track
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Diverse commercial & industrial project exposure
• Safety-first environment with modern equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of pipefitters and apprentices on commercial/industrial job sites; assign tasks and ensure productivity and workmanship standards.
• Review drawings (blueprints, isometrics, piping schematics) and plan pipe runs , sequencing, and installation approach; confirm field conditions and resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and client representatives to hit schedule milestones, manage constraints, and maintain jobsite communication.
• Install, assemble, and align piping systems (carbon steel, stainless, copper, PVC/CPVC, etc.) including valves, flanges, supports, and hangers—remaining hands‑on as needed.
• Direct and verify fabrication activities (thread, groove, weld, braze, join) and ensure proper fit-up, alignment, and support installation.
• Oversee testing/commissioning readiness : pressure testing, inspections, punch list completion, and documentation to confirm compliance and system integrity.
• Manage jobsite materials and tooling: coordinate deliveries, track inventory, identify long‑lead needs, and maintain equipment in safe working order.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead by example: daily pre-task planning, JHA/JSAs, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, housekeeping, and incident prevention.
• Mentor and train apprentices/junior pipefitters; provide on-the-job coaching and maintain standards for craftsmanship and professionalism.
• Identify scope changes, field issues, or productivity risks early; communicate promptly to project management with recommended solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent technical trade schooling) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of pipefitting/mechanical piping experience in commercial/industrial settings, with prior lead/foreman experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication plans; capable of field planning and layout.
• Strong working knowledge of fabrication and installation methods: alignment, supports/hangers, threading, grooving, welding/brazing (as applicable), joining techniques, and pressure testing.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate work across trades, and maintain schedule/quality under real jobsite conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Strong safety mindset with experience enforcing jobsite safety practices and leading toolbox talks / pre-task planning.
• Preferred: journeyman pipefitter credential; welding certification (AWS/ASME); experience with HVAC/process piping systems (steam, chilled/hot water, compressed air, process utilities).