Pipefitter Mechanic (HVAC)

EmployHQ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployHQ is seeking a Pipefitter Mechanic to support the layout, fabrication, and installation of piping systems and HVAC components per project specs. You will help with pressure testing, welding prep, and equipment setup while upholding safety and company procedures.

You will work with a small crew, reading blueprints, performing takeoffs, and ensuring timely, quality installations. OSHA 10 and welding certification are preferred.]]

Qualifications

• Ability to layout hangers and piping systems and perform pressure testing.
• Ability to read and understand contracts, shop, and schematic drawings.
• Math skills for takeoffs and pipe fitting.
• Ability to use company devices (Phone, iPad, Workstation).
• HVAC equipment orientation and welding prep knowledge.
• Leadership and mentoring of a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team/crew.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or project specifications.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines and tools to complete installations.
• Ensures work aligns with schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Maintains accurate logs and project documentation.
• Oversees and mentors new employees to grow within the company.

Skills

Piping layout

Pressure testing

Welding prep

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

OSHA 10

Certified Welder 2

Tools

Blue Beam

BIM360

ACC

Status

Job description

The Pipefitter Mechanic supports the layout, fabrication, and installation of piping systems and HVAC components according to blueprints and project specifications. This role involves assisting with pressure testing, welding prep, and equipment setup while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures. The position requires basic proficiency in construction software, the use of company devices, and the ability to work effectively within a small crew under supervision. Physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team/crew
• Understanding of the OPS system (Tier zero trackers)
• Holds team members and self to company policies and procedures
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or project specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing products, materials, and equipment required to complete the project to which the mechanic is assigned.
• Selects appropriate materials and method of installation, according to project specifications.
• Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, tools, and equipment as necessary to promptly and accurately complete installation of work.
• Installs work according to blueprints and in conformance with specifications.
• Works with the project manager and the field superintendent to ensure that work is installed according to schedule and that quality is maintained.
• Maintains an accurate job log of construction activities and any other required project documentation.
• Oversees, instructs, and mentors new employees, especially helpers, to help them advance within the company, realize their full potential, and contribute to the success of the project and the company.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, especially safety rules.

Qualifications

• Ability to layout hangers and piping systems and ability to perform pressure testing.
• Ability to read and understand contracts, shop, and schematic drawings.
• Working knowledge of fitting takes offs and math to apply (1.414, rolling offsets).
• Capable of using company devices (Phone, iPad, Workstation).
• HVAC Equipment orientation.
• Assist with fitting and tacking pipe.
• Understand proper bevel and weld gaps.
• Basic knowledge of ACC, Status, Blue Beam, and BIM360 model.
• Has the ability to lead and assist a small crew (2 to 6 helpers/mechanics) in the installation of various piping systems.
• OSHA 10.
• Certified Welder 2.
• Ability to read/interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.