Pipefitter

Turner Industries; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking Pipefitters for Decatur, AL. The role involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems for various industrial applications. Non-exempt, reports to Foreman; duties follow site procedures with frequent checks.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–4 years experience, understanding of field drawings, flange connections, tape measures, framing squares, and safe, compliant tool use. Post-offer screens required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of experience in pipefitting (mechanic level).
• A-class pipefitter must read field drawings and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of flange connections and cross pattern bolting technique.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use framing square.
• Proper use of power tools for pipe prep, cutting, welding, threading and bolting.
• A-class pipefitters must create accurate weld fit ups.
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen and safety policy adherence.
• Compliance with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan installation sequence to avoid obstructions and coordinate with other workers.
• Cut, thread, and bend pipe; assemble and install fittings of various materials.
• Join pipes with threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints; secure to structure.
• Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning piping systems; test for leaks.
• Operate power tools and perform tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Field drawings & engineering drawings

Tape measure usage

Framing square usage

Power tool operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Framing square

Power tools

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is looking for Pipefitters for work in the Decatur, AL area. The Pipefitter position lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• A-class Pipefitter requires basic knowledge of field drawings, sketches and engineering drawings
• Have basic knowledge of how to connect flanged pipe connections using a cross pattern bolting technique
• Be able to read and utilize a tape measure properly
• Be able to understand and utilize a framing square as it is applicable to pipefitting tasks
• Must know how to properly utilize power tools to prepare pipe for cutting, welding, threading and bolting
• A-class pipefitters must be able to make accurate and precise weld connection fit ups
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Selects and inspects proper safety gear to be used while performing work tasks; selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that creating holes for pipe penetration will not cause structural weakness; plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers; cuts, threads, and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic; joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets, supports and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping; tests piping system for leaks; utilizes a variety of power tools including but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and battery powered; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.