Pipefitter / Welder

Synthomer; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global bonus scheme

LTIP

Company car

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Flexible working

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Retirement plan

Inclusion culture

Recognition programs

Job summary

Synthomer's Jefferson Site near Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Steam/Pipefitter to perform site‑wide duties, ensuring safety and compliance with LOTO, hot work, and chemical handling rules. The role requires pipe assembly, welding to 6G, and reading piping schematics.

You will use both manual and power tools, read drawings, and maintain records while wearing required PPE. Ability to lift 60 lbs, operate a forklift, and work in varying weather is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid PA Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Papers or equivalent education.
• Favorable (clear) Background Check.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and be clean‑shaven at all times.
• Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors regardless of weather.
• Must wear all required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, and long sleeves at all times.
• Strong communication skills to interact with co‑workers, other departments, and supervision.
• Able to lift 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Able to remain active for long periods of time; frequent stair climbing, bending, and squatting are required.
• Work in a chemical manufacturing environment or similar process industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety rules, including but not limited to, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space and chemical‑handling procedures
• Safe and effective use of steam and pipefitting hand tools for industrial welded and screwed pipe fabrication.
• Exhibit a knowledge of industrial and commercial piping systems.
• Duties shall include, but not be limited to the capability to properly assemble plastic, fiberglass, steel screwed, bonded, and welded pipe assemblies.
• Exhibit the ability to perform quality welds on ASME B31.3 Process Piping. Specifically be able to qualify to the site’s Section IX Welding Procedure Specifications for carbon steel and stainless steel piping in the 6G position.
• Suitably perform solder and brazing operations to fabricate copper and steel tube piping systems.
• Possess adequate mechanical ability to disassemble, repair or rebuild and reassemble valve assemblies and Steam Traps.
• Exhibit knowledge to read and interpret piping schematics of Boiler Systems, construction drawings and specifications, and have skill at using necessary and proper manual and power tools and measuring apparatus to efficiently fit and fabricate piping sub‑assemblies.
• Maintain required records in legible, accurate manner. Maintain good housekeeping in various work areas.
• Strong initiative (able to direct one’s work efforts with little supervision).
• Strong problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and listening.
• Crane, rigging and forklift experience helpful.

Skills

LOTO compliance

Piping systems knowledge

Welding (ASME IX)

Forklift operation

Reading schematics

Solder & brazing

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman papers

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low‑carbon economy.

What are we looking for?

This position is located at our Jefferson Site, approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. The Steam/Pipefitter will perform job functions site-wide, to carry out assigned duties in an effective manner. Activities of the Steam/Pipefitter must be coordinated to assure efficient performance of the various job functions. The employee is required to conduct the job in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner, performing to the principles of our Responsible Care Pledge.

Job Expectations

• Follow plant safety rules, including but not limited to, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space and chemical‑handling procedures

• Safe and effective use of steam and pipefitting hand tools for industrial welded and screwed pipe fabrication.

• Exhibit a knowledge of industrial and commercial piping systems.

• Duties shall include, but not be limited to the capability to properly assemble plastic, fiberglass, steel screwed, bonded, and welded pipe assemblies.

• Exhibit the ability to perform quality welds on ASME B31.3 Process Piping. Specifically be able to qualify to the site’s Section IX Welding Procedure Specifications for carbon steel and stainless steel piping in the 6G position.

• Suitably perform solder and brazing operations to fabricate copper and steel tube piping systems.

• Possess adequate mechanical ability to disassemble, repair or rebuild and reassemble valve assemblies and Steam Traps.

• Exhibit knowledge to read and interpret piping schematics of Boiler Systems, construction drawings and specifications, and have skill at using necessary and proper manual and power tools and measuring apparatus to efficiently fit and fabricate piping sub‑assemblies.

• Maintain required records in legible, accurate manner. Maintain good housekeeping in various work areas.

• Strong initiative (able to direct one’s work efforts with little supervision).

• Strong problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills.

• Strong communication skills – verbal and listening.

• Crane, rigging and forklift experience helpful.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid PA Driver’s License.

• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Journeyman Papers or equivalent education.

• Favorable (clear) Background Check.

• Must be able to wear a respirator and be clean‑shaven at all times.

• Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors regardless of weather.

• Must wear all required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, and long sleeves at all times.

• Strong communication skills to interact with co‑workers, other departments, and supervision.

• Able to lift 60 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Able to operate a forklift.

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.

• Able to remain active for long periods of time; frequent stair climbing, bending, and squatting are required.

• Work in a chemical manufacturing environment or similar process industry is preferred.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the Job at any time.

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market‑aligned compensation

• Discretionary global bonus scheme

• Discretionary Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)– for senior positions

• Company car or car allowance– varies by region and role

• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes