Pipefitter - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking skilled pipe fitters to join our process and utility piping teams in the Rhode Island area. You will read blueprints, lay out and install piping systems for food and beverage and pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include layout, installation, maintenance, and timely repairs, with opportunities to travel as needed. A high school diploma and OSHA certification are required, and you should be able to work in

Qualifications

• OSHA 10/30 certification required or equivalent.
• General knowledge of piping layout and routing.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs and sketches.
• Willingness to travel to other states for work is a plus.
• Candidate must have transportation and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and P&IDs.
• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain process and utility piping systems.
• Inspect work site for obstructions and determine pipe path clearance.
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to process and production equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance, inspection and installation on process and production equipment.

Skills

OSHA certified

Piping layout

Excellent communication

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fischer saws

Facing tools

Pipe cutting machine

Job description

Description

GC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies, and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

We are currently seeking pipe fitters for the Process/Utility Piping Systems in the Food and Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industries.

What You Will Do:

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and P&ID's
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains process and utility piping systems
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and determine proper pipe path clearance
• Cuts pipe using saws, pipe cutter, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to process and production equipment
• Perform planned maintenance, inspection and installation on process and production equipment
• Follow job site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards and protect self and others

What You Will Bring:

• Ability to keep work ahead of welders
• OSHA 10/30 Certified
• Using facing tools, Fischer saws, and other process related tools
• General knowledge of piping layout and routing
• Knowledge of general piping systems
• Combination fitter/welder is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius. Willingness to travel to other states for work is a plus!
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.