Pipefitter

Matrix Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A national service provider is seeking an experienced Pipefitter in North Carolina. The role involves laying out, installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems for various applications. Candidates should have a minimum of four years in refinery maintenance or construction and must hold an NCCER Industrial Pipefitter certification. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, planning work details, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in refinery maintenance or construction.
• Must pass Pipefitter Skills Test with at least 70%.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and install piping systems for maintenance and construction.
• Test and repair a variety of piping components.

Skills

Refinery maintenance

Construction experience

Knowledge of hand tools

Pipefitter Skills Test

NCCER certification

Job description

Job Location

United States, North Carolina, Rougemont

Job Summary

Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank, and new construction.

Typical Duties

• Actively supports the company's commitment to safety and its core values.
• Represents the company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards.
• Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed.
• Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done.
• Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high- or low‑pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc.
• Assembles and tests a variety of piping components.
• Sets up pipe for welded or special type joints.
• Fastens hangers and supports.
• Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work.
• Makes report of work performed.
• Identifies safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and takes all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Performs all other job‑related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and client/site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug‑testing program.
• NCCER Industrial Pipefitter certification (required).

Physical Requirements

• Large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Communication: must talk and hear.
• Good dexterity with hands and fingers for precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Work at heights up to 300' with proper fall protection.
• Use vision to focus and see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; work up to 12 hours a day.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel‑toe boots.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.