Pipefitter

Aerotek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Pipefitter in Bronx, NY for contract-to-hire, focusing on installing, fitting, and assembling HVAC piping systems including copper and black pipe, gas lines, and refrigerant lines. Read blueprints and perform brazing, soldering, and grooving to ensure leak-free joints on interior fit-out projects.

The role involves installing VRV/VRF and ductless units, coordinating piping and gas lines, and maintaining safety standards on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints for HVAC piping installations.
• Proficient in brazing and soldering HVAC piping.
• Experience threading, grooving, and assembling copper and black pipe.
• Experience installing VRV, VRF, and ductless HVAC units.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• SST 10 certification.
• F60 and G60 certifications.
• Experience on interior fit-out and core-and-shell construction.

Responsibilities

• Install, fit, and assemble HVAC piping systems.
• Perform brazing and soldering on HVAC piping.
• Thread and groove copper and black pipe.
• Install VRV, VRF, and ductless HVAC units.
• Read blueprints to plan installation.
• Install and connect refrigerant lines.
• Support HVAC system installation activities.
• Piping installation on interior fit-out and core-and-shell projects.
• Use tools for threading, grooving, brazing, and installing HVAC.
• Collaborate with other trades on-site.

Skills

HVAC piping installation

Brazing & soldering

Copper & black pipe

VRV/VRF/ductless units

Blueprint reading

Refrigerant line installation

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 30 certification

SST 10 certification

F60 certification

G60 certification

Job description

Job Title: Pipefitter

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, fitting, and assembling HVAC piping systems, including copper and black pipe, gas lines, and refrigerant lines, for a variety of HVAC applications such as VRV, VRF, and ductless units. The pipefitter reads and interprets blueprints to perform precise brazing, soldering, threading, and grooving work, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable HVAC system installations on interior fit-out and core-and-shell projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, fit, and assemble HVAC piping systems, including copper and black pipe, in accordance with project specifications and blueprints.




• Perform brazing and soldering on HVAC piping, ensuring high-quality, leak-free joints for copper HVAC pipe and refrigerant lines.




• Thread and groove copper and black pipe to prepare and assemble piping systems for HVAC and piping installations.




• Install VRV, VRF, and ductless HVAC units, coordinating associated piping, gas lines, and refrigerant lines.




• Read and interpret blueprints to plan and execute the installation of copper pipe, gas lines, and refrigerant lines accurately.




• Install and connect refrigerant lines for air conditioning and HVAC systems, ensuring proper routing and secure connections.




• Support HVAC system installation activities, including HVAC piping, air conditioning connections, and related mechanical work.




• Perform piping installation work on interior fit-out and core-and-shell projects, maintaining adherence to safety standards and codes.




• Use appropriate tools and equipment for threading, grooving, brazing, and installing HVAC and piping systems.




• Collaborate with other trades and team members on-site to complete HVAC and piping installations efficiently and on schedule.

Essential Skills

• 510 years of experience in pipefitting and HVAC piping installation.




• Proficiency in brazing and soldering HVAC pipe, including copper HVAC pipe.




• Strong experience fitting, threading, and grooving copper and black pipe.




• Hands-on experience installing VRV, VRF, and ductless HVAC units.




• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for installing copper pipe, gas lines, and refrigerant lines.




• Demonstrated skill in installing refrigerant lines for HVAC and air conditioning systems.




• Experience with HVAC installation, HVAC systems, and piping installation.




• OSHA 30 certification.




• SST 10 certification.




• F60 and G60 certifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on interior fit-out projects and core-and-shell construction.




• Background in air conditioning system installation and related HVAC work.




• Familiarity with VRF and ductless unit installation best practices.




• Ability to perform welding and installation tasks as part of broader HVAC and piping work.




• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety on active construction sites.




• Capability to work independently and as part of a team to complete complex piping and HVAC installations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing company that invests back into the business and its people, offering a top pay rate and strong opportunities for advancement. You gain room to grow through additional training and exposure to large, complex projects, helping you expand your skills and experience. You also benefit from working in a newly renovated office environment that reflects the companys commitment to providing a professional and modern workplace.

Work Environment

This role primarily supports interior fit-out and core-and-shell projects, with a focus on ductless unit and VRF installations. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Manhattan, providing a consistent daytime work shift. Work takes place on active construction sites and building interiors, using tools and equipment for threading, grooving, brazing, and installing HVAC and piping systems. The environment requires adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, with a professional, trade-appropriate dress code suitable for construction and mechanical work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bronx, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bronx, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bronx,NY.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.