Pipe Fitter

2938 - Midsouth Talent Inc; Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PIPEFITTER role available in Batesville, MS. The position involves reading blueprints and technical drawings to plan pipe layouts, fabricating and shaping heavy-duty pipes, and joining them through welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or bolting.

You will test systems with gauges and hydrostatic methods for leaks and safety compliance, and perform routine maintenance and repairs in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and isometric drawings to plan layouts and placement.
• Fabricating and shaping heavy-duty pipes (carbon steel or stainless).
• Joining pipes by welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or bolting.
• Testing with pressure gauges and hydrostatic methods for leaks and safety codes.
• Maintaining and repairing piping systems in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Reading Blueprints: Interpreting technical schematics and isometric drawings to plan pipe layouts and positioning.
• Fabrication and Shaping: Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, and grooving heavy-duty metal pipes (such as carbon steel or stainless steel).
• Joining and Assembly: Fusing pipes together using welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or mechanical bolting.
• Testing and Inspection: Using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing to check systems for leaks and ensure strict adherence to safety codes.
• Maintenance and Repair: Troubleshooting system failures, replacing damaged parts, and performing routine checkups in industrial environments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fabrication

Welding & joining

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Job description

A pipefitter installs, assembles, maintains, and repairs high-pressure industrial and commercial piping systems that carry chemicals, acids, steam, oil, or gas.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading Blueprints: Interpreting technical schematics and isometric drawings to plan pipe layouts and positioning.
• Fabrication and Shaping: Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, and grooving heavy-duty metal pipes (such as carbon steel or stainless steel).
• Joining and Assembly: Fusing pipes together using welding, brazing, soldering, threading, or mechanical bolting.
• Testing and Inspection: Using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing to check systems for leaks and ensure strict adherence to safety codes.
• Maintenance and Repair: Troubleshooting system failures, replacing damaged parts, and performing routine checkups in industrial environments.

Where They Work

• Power plants, oil refineries, and chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Large commercial buildings and institutional heating or cooling plants.
• Shipyards and marine infrastructure.