Lead Pipefitter: Precision Piping & Field Installations

Clark Construction Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking skilled pipefitters to install piping systems in large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects. You will read drawings, select fittings, and lay out piping while following Clark Standards of Excellence, safety rules, and project timelines.

The role requires hands-on experience with cutting, threading, mounting, and testing piping, plus the ability to coordinate with foremen and crew, maintain quality, and work safely around heavy

Qualifications

• Must follow safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings including pipe shop drawings, mechanical drawings, and P&ID’s.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Aligns with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, and builds relationships.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
• Assists foreman in planning the sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using a pipe cutter, pipe saw, power tools, and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Knowledge in safe operation of Victaulic roll grooving and cut groove operations.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs pipes and pipe fittings with various joints and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by pressurization and observing gauges.
• Observes safety and project rules and company policies.
• Has working knowledge of working around heavy machinery including cranes.
• Ability to rig and signal loads as required.
• Ability to set and align pumps and blowers.
• Conducts field layout of piping systems and calculates offsets and fittings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Team player

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Job description

Clark Construction Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking skilled pipefitters to install piping systems in large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects. You will read drawings, select fittings, and lay out piping while following Clark Standards of Excellence, safety rules, and project timelines.

The role requires hands-on experience with cutting, threading, mounting, and testing piping, plus the ability to coordinate with foremen and crew, maintain quality, and work safely around heavy