Industrial Pipefitter — Maintenance & Piping Expert

Turner Industries; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life and ADD

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Pipefitter for a maintenance position in Decatur, AL. The role involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems for industrial settings, with safety and compliance as priorities.

The position is non-exempt and reports to the Foreman, with duties defined by procedures. A-class pipefitters require reading drawings and using power tools, tape measures, and framing squares to ensure precise welds and connections.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of experience (depending on mechanic level).
• A-class Pipefitter requires knowledge of field drawings and engineering drawings.
• Must know how to connect flanged pipes using cross pattern bolting.
• Able to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Understand and use framing square for pipefitting tasks.
• Must know how to prepare pipe with power tools for cutting, welding, threading, bolting.
• A-class pipefitters must make accurate weld connections.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and policy acceptance.
• Comply with safety requirements on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Select and inspect safety gear for tasks.
• Choose pipe size and material per specs; inspect worksites.
• Plan installation sequence to avoid obstructions.
• Cut, thread, bend, and assemble pipe fittings.
• Join piping with threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, or cemented joints.
• Secure piping to structures with clamps and supports.
• Install refrigeration/AC systems and controls.
• Test piping systems for leaks; use varied power tools.
• Follow supervisor directions for additional tasks.

Skills

Read drawings

Tape measure

Framing square

Power tools

Welding fit-ups

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Cross-pattern bolting technique

Job description

Turner Industries is seeking a Pipefitter for a maintenance position in Decatur, AL. The role involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems for industrial settings, with safety and compliance as priorities.

The position is non-exempt and reports to the Foreman, with duties defined by procedures. A-class pipefitters require reading drawings and using power tools, tape measures, and framing squares to ensure precise welds and connections.