Industrial Pipe Systems Fabricator & Fitter

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Anmoore (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail in West Virginia seeks a skilled maintenance professional to install, maintain, and repair mechanical piping systems across our facility. You will analyze blueprints, lay out piping, install valves and regulators, and service high-pressure hydraulic systems and boilers.

The role requires 4+ years of heavy industrial experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and ability to work shifts with overtime and call-outs to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 4+ years of manufacturing and/or heavy industrial experience in a skilled trade.
• Ability to work shifts and rotating schedules; overtime and call-outs to minimize downtime, support root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair mechanical piping systems across the facility.
• Analyze blueprints to determine pipe types, routing, and installation methods.
• Lay out, cut, and fabricate pipe systems from prints or verbal instructions.
• Maintain and repair valves, regulators, traps, and related components.
• Service and maintain high-pressure hydraulic systems and boilers.
• Evaluate whether components should be salvaged or scrapped when removed for repair or replacement.

Skills

Mechanical piping

Blueprint reading

Valve & regulator maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Crane & lifting equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Craftsman hand tools

Overhead crane

Oil cans & grease guns

Job description

What a day looks likeYou start by reviewing blueprints and planning the most efficient path for mechanical piping runs across our industrial operations. From there, you move to the floor to lay out, cut, and fabricate piping, set valves and regulators, and keep our high-pressure and steam systems operating safely and reliably.Core impactInstall, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair mechanical piping systems across the facility.Analyze blueprints to determine pipe types, routing, and the most efficient installation methods.Lay out, cut, and fabricate systems of pipes, valves, traps, regulators, and related components from prints or verbal instructions.Maintain and repair all types of valves, regulators, and traps.Service and maintain high-pressure hydraulic systems, boilers, associated piping and accessories, steam-jacketed pressure vessels, sewage plant and clarifier, and linseed/hydraulic oil separators.Evaluate whether components should be salvaged or scrapped when removed for repair or replacement.Collaborate with and assist other crafts as needed.Tools you’ll put to workCraftsman hand tools (hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, chisels, levels, etc.)Transportation vehicles for moving materials and equipmentOverhead craneOil cans and grease gunsWhere you’ll workAt heights and/or in confined spaces when required.Independently with minimal supervision or alongside other maintenance crafts.Throughout plant areas that may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy depending on location.What you bringHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Valid driver’s license.Successful completion of a skills assessment.Ability to work shifts and rotating schedules; available for daily and weekend overtime and call-outs to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, and support root cause analysis.4+ years of manufacturing and/or heavy industrial experience in a skilled trade.Technical strengthsBrake & Suspension SystemsHVAC MaintenanceBoiler TroubleshootingBoiler OperationDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsCrane & Lifting Equipment SystemsBlueprint ReadingAmsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.