Pipefitter & Welder — Industrial Piping Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare – regional

Parental leave

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Synthomer plc invites applications for a Steam/Pipefitter at the Jefferson Site, located south of Pittsburgh, PA. The role emphasizes safe piping fabrication, welding to 6G specs, and reading piping drawings while supporting plant operations.

Candidates should have a valid PA driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and Journeyman papers or equivalent. PPE, indoor/outdoor work, and physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to read and interpret piping schematics and drawings.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating procedures and manuals.
• Ability to work with welding procedures and fit piping sub‑assemblies.
• Experience with crane, rigging or forklift is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety rules including LOTO, hot work and confined-space procedures.
• Use steam and pipefitting hand tools for welded and screwed pipe fabrication.
• Assemble plastic, fiberglass, steel pipe sub‑assemblies and welds per specs.
• Qualify to site welding procedures for carbon steel and stainless piping (6G).
• Perform soldering/brazing and service valve assemblies and Traps.
• Read piping schematics and maintenance drawings; keep accurate records.
• Maintain housekeeping and show initiative; communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Piping knowledge

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Problem solving

Crane/rigger/forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Papers or equivalent

Job description

Synthomer plc invites applications for a Steam/Pipefitter at the Jefferson Site, located south of Pittsburgh, PA. The role emphasizes safe piping fabrication, welding to 6G specs, and reading piping drawings while supporting plant operations.

Candidates should have a valid PA driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and Journeyman papers or equivalent. PPE, indoor/outdoor work, and physical requirements apply.