Pipefitter

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Company medical insurance

Dental & vision

Disability & life insurance

Team Incentive Program

401(k) match

Wellness resources

PTO

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC seeks an experienced pipefitter to interpret job specs, plan installations, and read blueprints for commercial plumbing projects in Baton Rouge. The role involves selecting pipes, cutting and fitting, and ensuring structural integrity under varied conditions.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 5 years of pipefitting in commercial settings, with knowledge of Pipefitter's Blue Book and physical endurance for demanding environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years pipe fitting experience.
• Alternatively, technical school plus experience in commercial plumbing.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter's Blue Book.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including mechanical rooms, extreme weather, and precarious spaces.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds; occasionally more.

Responsibilities

• Reads studies and interprets job specs, plans and blueprints to understand work.
• Selects pipe type and size and related materials for each job.
• Inspects site to avoid obstructions and ensure structural integrity.
• Plans installation sequence to prevent conflicts with others.
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe per specs.
• Assembles and installs metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.
• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Tests piping system for leaks by pressurizing and checking gauges.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting

Math skills

Blue Book knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pipefitter's Blue Book

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.


• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job.


• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to make sure holes cut out for pipe will not cause structural weakness.


• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.


• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications.


• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.


• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.


• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a pipe fitter with experience in commercial plumbing; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.


• Uses basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to make calculations for work.


• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter's Blue Book.


• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).


• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.

At Gallo Mechanical, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset - our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.


• Company-paid medical insurance


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance


• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.


• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match


• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!