HVAC Piping Specialist — Journeyman Pipefitter

Airco Service Company, Inc.; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance (Health, dental & vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Ongoing training & certifications

Uniforms & tool assistance

Career growth

Team-oriented culture

Diverse project exposure

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Airco Service Company, Inc. in Troy, IL seeks an experienced Journeyman Pipefitter to install, maintain and repair piping systems across commercial and industrial HVAC/process environments. You will read blueprints, fabricate and test systems, and collaborate with project teams to meet safety and quality targets.

This hands-on role offers Monday–Friday hours, competitive pay of $30–$45 per hour and a safety-first culture with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–7 years of pipefitter or mechanical piping installation/maintenance experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication plans.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Preferred: journeyman credential, welding certification (AWS/ASME) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings and piping schematics; lay out pipe runs accordingly.
• Install, assemble and align piping systems (carbon steel, stainless, copper, PVC/CPVC, etc.) including valves, flanges, supports and hangers.
• Fabricate (thread, groove, weld or join) pipe systems and perform pressure testing and inspections.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and retrofits on existing piping systems (steam, chilled/hot water, compressed air, process utility lines).
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, contractors and client representatives to meet schedule, budget and quality targets.
• Operate tools and equipment safely (threaders, benders, welders, cutting tools); maintain job site housekeeping and system documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection and PPE usage.
• Assist in mentoring or training less experienced pipefitters or apprentices as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical piping installation

Isometric interpretation

Welding & brazing

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade schooling

Journeyman pipefitter credential

Welding certification (AWS/ASME)

Tools

Threaders

Benders

Welders

Cutting tools

Job description

Airco Service Company, Inc. in Troy, IL seeks an experienced Journeyman Pipefitter to install, maintain and repair piping systems across commercial and industrial HVAC/process environments. You will read blueprints, fabricate and test systems, and collaborate with project teams to meet safety and quality targets.

This hands-on role offers Monday–Friday hours, competitive pay of $30–$45 per hour and a safety-first culture with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.