Industrial Pipefitting Foreman — Lead Field Crew (Travel)

LJ Inc.; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company-paid health insurance for the

Employee health benefits

401k with company match

PTO

Overtime after 8 hours

And much more!

Job summary

LJ Inc. is looking for an experienced Industrial Pipefitter Foreman to lead a crew in the field while remaining hands-on with daily pipefitting work. This position requires travel through the US and a strong industrial pipefitting background.

The ideal candidate can read prints, troubleshoot field issues, mentor apprentices, and coordinate with other trades to keep projects moving safely and efficiently. A valid chauffeur's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of commercial or industrial pipefitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience leading or directing a crew.
• Experience operating scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, and forklifts.
• Comfortable working from ladders and heights.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good teamwork and field leadership.
• Valid, unrestricted Chauffeur's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on industrial pipefitting work alongside crew members.
• Lead and provide direction to pipefitters and helpers on daily jobsite activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for piping installations.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, fit, and install various types of piping.
• Install and connect piping, fittings, valves, and supports according to project specifications.
• Work with a variety of piping materials, including PVC, CPVC, steel, copper, and stainless steel.
• Identify and troubleshoot piping issues and make necessary field adjustments.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Help train and mentor apprentices and less experienced crew members.
• Coordinate with other trades on-site to keep work progressing.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete required jobsite paperwork and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Working at heights

Tools

Scissor lifts

Articulating boom lifts

Forklifts

Job description

LJ Inc. is looking for an experienced Industrial Pipefitter Foreman to lead a crew in the field while remaining hands-on with daily pipefitting work. This position requires travel through the US and a strong industrial pipefitting background.

The ideal candidate can read prints, troubleshoot field issues, mentor apprentices, and coordinate with other trades to keep projects moving safely and efficiently. A valid chauffeur's license is required.