Pipefitter

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors in Richmond, VA is seeking Plumbing/Pipefitter Mechanics to assemble, install, and repair pipelines and fixtures. Candidates should have a strong emphasis on safety, capable of teaching and directing apprentices.

This role offers competitive wages and benefits such as a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level experience preferred but not required.
• Experienced with layouts and ability to read and work from drawings.
• A reliable source of transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Teach, coach, and direct apprentices and helpers.
• Work safely and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Study building plans and working drawings.
• Cut and thread pipe using necessary tools.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Blueprint reading

Ability to direct apprentices

Knowledge of pipefitting equipment

Basic construction math

Job description

ColonialWebb is looking for Plumbing/Pipefitter Mechanics to assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

We want someone on our team who can teach, coach, and provide direction to apprentices and helpers to work safely and deliver quality. We work safely and encourage others to do so at ColonialWebb!

Location: 2820 Ackley Avenue Richmond, VA 23228.

Environment: Fabrication Shop.

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, M-F.

Who we are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, Personal leave, Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life

• Study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using necessary tools (i.e., ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob)
• Cut and thread pipe, using necessary tools (i.e., pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, reciprocating saw, torch, pipe-threading machine)
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals (i.e., iron, steel, brass, copper, glass, vitrified clay, and plastic) using hand tools and power tools
• Join pipes by use of proper supplies (i.e., screws, fittings, solder, brazing, grooving, plastic solvent, welding wire)
• Work safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures and practices

You should have

• Work experience as a Pipefitter for commercial construction projects (Journeyman level experience is preferred, but not required)
• Experienced with layouts and ability to read and work from drawings
• Ability to direct the work of a helper or apprentice
• Knowledge of pipefitter equipment, power tools, and fabrication methods
• Knowledge of different types of pipe, valves, fittings, and their functions
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math
• A reliable source of transportation to and from work

EEO – M/W/Disability/Vets. Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.