Foreman Pipefitter

Airco Service Company, Inc.; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Ongoing training & certifications

Uniforms & tool allowance

Career growth & advancement track

Team oriented culture

Diverse project exposure

Safety-first environment

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.

Qualifications

• Experience reading mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication plans.
• Ability to plan pipe runs, sequencing, and installation approaches in field conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.

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 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 and maintain communication.
• Install, assemble, and align piping systems including valves, flanges, supports, and hangers; stay hands-on as needed.
• Direct fabrication activities (thread, groove, weld, braze, join) and ensure proper fit-up and support installation.
• Oversee testing/commissioning readiness: pressure testing, inspections, punch list, and documentation.
• Manage jobsite materials and tooling: coordinate deliveries, track inventory, and maintain equipment safety.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead toolbox talks and pre-task planning.
• Mentor apprentices and junior pipefitters with on-the-job coaching.
• Identify scope changes and productivity risks and communicate solutions.

Skills

Pipefitting leadership

Blueprints reading

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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).