Pipefitter/Welder Foreman

Hickory Mechanical, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid Medical Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid Long/Short Disability

Retirement Account with Employer Match

Vacation & Holiday pay

Employee Tool Account

Uniforms Provided

Bonus opportunities

Paid training and certifications

Family First Atmosphere

Job summary

Hickory Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder/Pipefitter in Hickory, NC. The role involves reading blueprints, determining welding methods, and setting up components. Candidates should have proven pipefitting experience, familiarity with welding equipment, and ability to interpret technical documents. The position offers excellent benefits, including 100% company-paid medical insurance, paid training, and a family-first atmosphere. Join our growing team today!

Qualifications

• Experience using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Willingness to use protective clothing (face shield, gloves, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine appropriate welding equipment or method.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Operate equipment to prepare parts for welding.
• Weld components using specified equipment in various positions.

Skills

Proven experience as a pipefitter

Experience using a variety of welding equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Knowledge of safety standards

Proficient in English

Education

Professional Certification (e.g. AWS welding certificate)

Tools

Electrical tools (saws, squares, calipers)

Job description

Hickory Mechanical is looking for a skilled Welder/Pipefitter to join our growing organization. If you are looking for a career with advancement opportunities, top‑of‑the‑industry pay rates, and an excellent benefits package then join our team today.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as a pipefitter.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face shield, gloves, etc.)
• Proficient in English.
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.

Benefits

• Excellent 100% company‑paid Medical Insurance for employees.
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance.
• Employer paid Long/Short Disability.
• Retirement Account with Employer Match.
• Vacation & Holiday pay.
• Employee Tool Account.
• Uniforms Provided.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid training and certifications.
• Family First Atmosphere.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All offers are contingent upon a pre‑employment drug test and background check.