Pipe Fusion Technician — HDPE Piping & Onsite Training

Preston Companies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Union retirement savings plans

Paid training & certifications

Job summary

Preston Pipelines is seeking a PipeFusion Technician to perform pipe joining operations for underground utility projects in Milpitas, CA. This role uses McElroy fusion equipment to install MDPE and HDPE piping systems.

Training is available for motivated candidates with the right mechanical aptitude. Experience with fusion machinery is preferred, and a valid driver's license plus ability to work outdoors in varying weather is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in HDPE pipe fusion and underground utility construction (wet/dry utilities, water, sewer, gas, or conduit).
• Proven experience operating McElroy, Ipex, Tega fusion machinery (butt fusion & elektro fusion) and general mechanical tools.
• Ability to follow project plans, ASTM and manufacturer specs, safety guidelines, and field instructions.
• Clean valid driver’s license; capable of heavy physical labor in outdoor construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe joining operations for underground utility projects using McElroy fusion equipment.
• Operate and maintain fusion machinery and related tools on active job sites.
• Follow project plans, safety guidelines and document welds and field data.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality workmanship and safety.

Skills

HDPE pipe fusion

underground utility construction

safety compliance

Tools

McElroy fusion machinery

Ipex fusion equipment

Tega fusion machinery

electrofusion

Job description

Preston Pipelines is seeking a PipeFusion Technician to perform pipe joining operations for underground utility projects in Milpitas, CA. This role uses McElroy fusion equipment to install MDPE and HDPE piping systems.

Training is available for motivated candidates with the right mechanical aptitude. Experience with fusion machinery is preferred, and a valid driver's license plus ability to work outdoors in varying weather is required.