Lead Pipefitter - Process Piping Expert, Travel

Thomas Mechanical; Laurens, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Mechanical in Laurens, SC seeks an experienced pipefitter to install, fabricate, and lead the installation of process piping systems, including compressed air, gas, and clean water lines in commercial and industrial environments.

This role requires hands-on pipefitting and plumbing experience with adherence to plumbing codes, safety standards, and quality controls. You will read blueprints, coordinate crew tasks, and ensure accurate, code-compliant installations on multiple job sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of pipefitting and plumbing experience.
• Experience installing gas lines, clean water piping, and related plumbing components.
• Reading and interpreting plumbing codes, fittings, valves, and system components.
• Proficiency in soft soldering and brazing copper piping.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Strong safety practices on job sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record for travel to multiple job sites.
• Owns standard industry hand tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily job tasks and coordinate assigned crew members
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and isometric drawings for accurate system layout
• Install and connect compressed air systems, gas piping, and clean water lines in accordance with applicable plumbing codes
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, and prepare piping materials independently
• Install carbon steel, copper (soft soldered and brazed), PVC, and related piping systems
• Perform soft soldering and brazing of copper piping to industry standards
• Install valves, regulators, drains, and related plumbing components
• Verify system alignment, pressure integrity, and code compliance
• Perform pressure testing and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot field conditions and implement effective solutions
• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and company safety standards
• Communicate effectively with foremen, project managers, inspectors, and other trades
• Maintain clean and organized job sites

Skills

Pipefitting

Plumbing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools ownership

Travel readiness

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Thomas Mechanical in Laurens, SC seeks an experienced pipefitter to install, fabricate, and lead the installation of process piping systems, including compressed air, gas, and clean water lines in commercial and industrial environments.

This role requires hands-on pipefitting and plumbing experience with adherence to plumbing codes, safety standards, and quality controls. You will read blueprints, coordinate crew tasks, and ensure accurate, code-compliant installations on multiple job sites.