Pipefitter

Turner Industries; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pipefitter to join their dynamic team in Plaquemine, LA. In this role, you will be responsible for laying out, fabricating, and installing piping systems essential for various industrial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and quality, ensuring that all installations meet stringent standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading contractor in the construction industry, where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and safety. Join a company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have NCCER credentials or be able to pass craft test.
• 1-4 years of experience in pipefitting required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems.
• Inspect work sites and plan installation sequences.

Skills

Pipefitting

Safety Compliance

Piping Systems Installation

NCCER Credentials

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Wrenches

Pipe Cutters

Soldering Equipment

Welding Equipment

Job description

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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.

We are seeking a Pipefitter for a position in Plaquemine, LA. 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

• Must have NCCER credentials or be able to pass craft test
• Per diem and relocation are not available for this position
• 401K immediately vested, benefits after 60 days, holidays after 90 days, vacation after 1 year
• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace
  
  

Functional Requirements

Selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes 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 and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping; test piping system for leaks.

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; 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.

Keywords: fitter, pipe installation, fabrication, assembly, aligning, fitting

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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