Pipe Fitter

Harris American; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harris American in Cordele, GA is seeking a Pipe Fitter to install, assemble, fabricate, and weld piping systems for hydraulic applications. You will read blueprints, coordinate TIG welding operations, and ensure safety and quality workmanship.

The role requires apprenticeship experience or equivalent, and teamwork with engineers and other trades. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical docs are essential, with a focus on safe handling of welding equipment and compliance with

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Pipe Fitter in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of piping systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine piping layouts.
• Fabricate piping from blueprints and coordinate TIG welding operations.
• Install piping for hydraulic machines.
• Ensure quality procedures are met per engineering specifications.
• Has experience in MTE TIG welding.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret drawings

Coordinate TIG welding

Install piping

Quality procedures

OSHA compliance

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Maintain workspace

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Pipe Fitter will be responsible for installing, assembling, fabricating, and welding piping systems used in hydraulic applications. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Compensation:

$18.00 - $32.00/hr

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine piping layouts.
• Fabricate piping from blueprints and coordinate tig welding operations.
• Install piping for hydraulic machines.
• Ensures quality procedures are met per engineering specifications.
• Has experience in MTE tig welding.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Pipe Fitter in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of piping systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Welding certification
• Experience with high-pressure or specialty piping systems.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and procedures.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent or GED required
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required walk on concrete floors and stand for extended periods of time. In addition, there are times that the work is sedentary requiring the ability to sit at a computer or workstation to evaluate data. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms; lift push or pull objects up to 50 pounds. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional industrial environment that includes operating in manufacturing areas that are not climate controlled and in office areas. This role routinely involves standard office equipment and the ability to use a smart phone. The noise level in the work environment can be above normal levels requiring hearing protection. You will be exposed to fluctuation in temperatures.

THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance