Journeyman Pipefitter

AM Mechanical; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational Schedule

Traditional & Roth 401K

Holiday Pay

Vacation Days

Job summary

AM Mechanical is seeking a skilled commercial pipefitter to join our on-site team. You will read blueprints, lay out overhead piping, install hangers and supports, and fabricate piping systems on active construction sites, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Role requires 3+ years installing process piping, travel to projects nationwide on a rotating schedule, and flexibility to work 10-hour days Mon-Sat with occasional evenings and Sundays. A valid driver’s license or travel doc is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, trade school.
• At least 3 years of experience installing process / plumbing piping systems.
• Knowledge of materials and installation in the mechanical construction industry.
• Ability to travel to construction projects across the country on rotating schedule.
• Work Monday-Saturday (10-hour days) with occasional evenings and Sundays; schedule flexibility.
• Valid driver’s license; REAL ID or passport required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Read and scale dimensions from blueprints to lay out overhead piping distribution.
• Install/fabricate hangers, wall supports, and floor supports as needed.
• Install piping system specifications and join via various methods as project requires.
• Cut, thread, and fit pipe to specifications using appropriate tools.
• Layout, install, and assemble facility equipment per drawings and specs.
• Perform piping system validation using pressure testing techniques.
• Coordinate with jobsite foreman and journeyman pipefitters & welders to meet daily tasks.
• Operate and supervise equipment such as forklifts and power tools.

Skills

Piping installation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Pipe threaders

Forklifts

Power tools

Job description

AM Mechanical is a nationally based design/build mechanical contractor, specifically focused on the installation of commercial process piping systems. We service customers across several different industries, including the commercial laundry, manufacturing, plastics, clean room, food & beverage, cosmetics/ pharmaceutical, and indoor vertical agriculture spaces.

As a commercial pipefitter, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating with our on-site team as required to install turnkey mechanical piping systems on active construction sites and operating process facilities. AM Mechanical takes pride in our crew’s ability to perform high quality project installations while maintaining strict safety standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Read and scale dimensions from blueprints to lay out overhead piping distribution in commercial facilities. This involves pulling dimensions off key building features (walls, columns, etc.…) and maintaining proper elevations to avoid conflicts with other building systems.
• Install/fabricate all hangers, wall supports, and floor supports as needed to adequately support all piping systems.
• Install a variety of piping system specifications, which may include but are not limited to:
• Utilize some of the following joining methods for the installation of various piping systems (specific on-site requirements will be project dependent):
• Cut, thread, and fit pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders. It is expected that all fitters have detailed knowledge of standard industry practices to cut and measure all pieces for a given application.
• Layout, install, and assemble facility equipment per detailed drawings and specifications.
• Perform piping system validation using pressure testing techniques, including pneumatic and hydrostatic testing procedures as necessary.
• Work with jobsite foreman and other journeyman pipefitters & welders to accomplish daily tasks.
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules utilizing knowledge of equipment capacities and assigned personnel.
• Engages in problem solving with team members and other personnel on a construction site to ensure installation is coordinated and in line with customer quality expectations.
• Operates and supervises operation of equipment and machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, and power tools.

Necessary Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, trade school
• At least 3 years of experience installing process / plumbing piping systems.
• Have a working knowledge of the materials and the installation of each found in the mechanical construction industry.
• Ability to travel to construction projects across the country on rotating schedule.
• Able to work Monday-Saturday (10-hour days) with occasional evenings and Sundays as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; REAL ID or passport required for travel

What We Can Offer You:

• Rotational Schedule allowing time at home every month
• Traditional & Roth 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Days (eligibilty period may apply)

All successful candidates must have a valid driver's license and complete a criminal background check.

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