Foreman Pipefitter

Trueline Publishing, LLC; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Trueline, a long-established employee-owned mechanical contractor in southern Massachusetts, seeks an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead crews on commercial, mechanical, and process piping projects. You will direct field work from drawings to fabrication and installation, earning $50–$65 per hour plus an annual bonus, profit sharing, and ESOP.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, mentoring journeymen and apprentices, and coordinating with project managers to keep schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have MA Journeyman Pipefitter license.
• Experience leading pipefitting crews as a Foreman or Lead Journeyman on commercial, mechanical, or process projects.
• Strong safety leadership and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipefitting crews on commercial, mechanical, process, and petroleum piping projects.
• Read and interpret work scopes, engineered drawings, and P&IDs to plan work procedures and build methods.
• Plan and sequence daily work, manpower, materials, and tools to keep projects on schedule.
• Fabricate and install piping systems and equipment to specifications using grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, and welded connections.
• Apply the codes and standards that govern mechanical, process, and petroleum piping.
• Set the tone for jobsite safety and ensure crews follow company and site safety standards.
• Inspect crew work for quality and accuracy, and resolve field issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, other trades, and customers to keep work moving.
• Train and mentor journeymen and apprentices on technique, safety, and quality.
• Work flexible hours and overtime as needed to meet customer installation schedules.

Skills

Leadership experience

Crew management

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman Pipefitter license

Job description

As a long-established, employee-owned mechanical contractor, we are seeking an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead crews on commercial, mechanical, and process piping projects from their southern MA hub. You'll run the work in the field, from reading drawings and P&IDs through fabrication and installation, for $50-$65 per hour plus an annual bonus, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership.

As an employee-owned company, they share their success through an ESOP, annual profit sharing that has paid out every year for more than a decade, and a year-end bonus. With decades in business and a field team that's growing fast, this is a long-term home for a foreman who takes pride in quality work and building strong crews.

What You'll Do as the Foreman Pipefitter:

• Lead pipefitting crews on commercial, mechanical, process, and petroleum piping projects
• Read and interpret work scopes, engineered drawings, and P&IDs to plan work procedures and build methods
• Plan and sequence daily work, manpower, materials, and tools to keep projects on schedule
• Fabricate and install piping systems and equipment to specifications using grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, and welded connections
• Apply the codes and standards that govern mechanical, process, and petroleum piping
• Set the tone for jobsite safety and make sure crews follow company and site safety standards
• Inspect your crew's work for quality and accuracy, and resolve field issues as they come up
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, other trades, and customers to keep work moving
• Train and mentor journeymen and apprentices on technique, safety, and quality
• Work flexible hours and overtime as needed to meet customer installation schedules

Must-Haves as the Foreman Pipefitter:

• Active Massachusetts Journeyman Pipefitter license
• Proven experience leading pipefitting crews as a Foreman or Lead Journeyman on commercial, mechanical, or process projects
• A full range of mechanical knowledge, with hands-on ability to fabricate and install piping and equipment per drawings and P&IDs
• Proficiency with grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, and welded pipe connections
• Working knowledge of the codes and standards for mechanical, process, and petroleum piping
• Strong safety leadership and a commitment to quality workmanship
• Excellent communication skills, a team-first attitude, and a strong customer-service focus
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime when needed
• Comfort with email and smartphone tools