Pipefitter Foremen

Aerotek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to lead pipe fitting and HVAC piping projects in New York. The role emphasizes refrigeration piping for AC units, brazing and soldering, and working with copper and black pipes on multiple site projects in Manhattan and Queens.

This Contract to Hire position is fully onsite in Queens, NY, with standard hours and potential for overtime. Benefits and competitive pay are offered based on qualifications and location within the NYC area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of pipe fitting experience.
• Refrigeration piping experience for AC units.
• Active F60 Fire Watch Certificate.
• Active G60 Burning Certificate.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Proficiency in brazing and soldering.
• Experience working with copper pipe up to 2 inches.
• Experience working with black pipe (schedule 10, 40, 80) up to 14 inches.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Welding certification.
• Previous experience with rigging, testing, and starting up systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and layout piping.
• Knowledge of piping systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Victaulic, riser work, and branch line work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings for piping layout.
• Lay out piping systems according to specifications.
• Perform brazing and soldering tasks efficiently.
• Cut or tube pipes as required.
• Assemble, connect, install, and remove HVAC piping and related systems.
• Test and repair HVAC piping systems.
• Disassemble and disconnect piping for maintenance or replacement.

Skills

Pipe fitting experience

Refrigeration piping experience

F60 Fire Watch

G60 Burning Certificate

OSHA 10

Brazing and soldering

Copper pipe up to 2 in

Black pipe up to 14 in

OSHA 30

Welding certification

Rigging, testing, startup

Blueprint interpretation

Piping systems troubleshooting

Victaulic/riser/branch work

Job description

Job Title: Pipefitter Foremen Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter Foreman with extensive knowledge in pipe fitting and HVAC systems. This role requires proficiency in refrigeration piping for AC units, brazing, soldering, and working with copper and black pipes.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings for piping layout.

• Lay out piping systems according to specifications.

• Perform brazing and soldering tasks efficiently.

• Cut or tube pipes as required.

• Assemble, connect, install, and remove HVAC piping and related systems.

• Test and repair HVAC piping systems.

• Disassemble and disconnect piping for maintenance or replacement.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of pipe fitting experience.

• Refrigeration piping experience for AC units.

• Active F60 Fire Watch Certificate.

• Active G60 Burning Certificate.

• OSHA 10 certification.

• Proficiency in brazing and soldering.

• Experience working with copper pipe up to 2 inches.

• Experience working with black pipe (schedule 10, 40, 80) up to 14 inches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Welding certification.

• Previous experience with rigging, testing, and starting up systems.

• Ability to interpret blueprints and layout piping.

• Knowledge of piping systems and troubleshooting.

• Experience with Victaulic, riser work, and branch line work.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading open shop mechanical firm that offers top pay and career advancement opportunities. Work on local projects in Manhattan and Queens, contributing to a variety of project types in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

Our firm has over 30 years of experience in the design, engineering, service, and installation of HVAC equipment. As a multi-million dollar corporation, we are responsible for servicing HVAC equipment for hotels, theaters, large retailers, apartment buildings, and offices throughout the New York area. Normal working hours are from 7am for safety orientation to the person Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional hours and weekend work as required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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.