Pipefitter- (Wilmington, NC) - Austin Industrial - Per Diem Paid

Austin Industries, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Wilmington, NC seeks a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter for a temporary, on-site assignment paying a per diem. The role involves laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related equipment across industrial facilities.

Requirements include 3–5 years of pipefitting experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and pass pre-employment screenings; per diem will be provided in addition to hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Journeyman pipefitter with 3–5 years of experience required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with minimum of 3 years of Pipefitting experience.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Work at heights with no fear, capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.

Skills

Pipefitting

Journeyman

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Pipe threaders

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: PIPEF034635

• Posted : October 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $38 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Wilmington, NC, USA

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

This is a temporary job paying per diem.

The Pipefitter will be able to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with minimum of 3 years of Pipefitting experience.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Work at heights with no fear, capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience, required.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check as conditions of employment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee‑owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee‑owners becomes the property of the Company.

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