Plumber/Pipefitter Mechanic

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive wages

401(k) plan with company match

Paid leave including holidays and bereavement

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Richmond, VA is hiring experienced Plumber Mechanics and Pipefitter Mechanics. You will be responsible for laying out, fabricating, and installing plumbing and piping systems on large commercial and industrial projects. Essential qualifications include work experience in commercial construction, a positive team attitude, and a commitment to safety. The role offers competitive wages and opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a Plumber Mechanic or Pipefitter for commercial construction projects.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems.
• Test piping systems for leaks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Experience with layouts

Ability to work from drawings

Safety-minded knowledge of OSHA regulations

Basic construction/shop math

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Job description

We are hiring experienced commercialumber and Pipefitter Mechanics to join our large construction team in the Richmond area. Our Plumber Mechanics and Pipefitters will layout, fabricate, assemble, and install plumbing and piping systems on large commercial and industrial construction projects. Typical construction projects include hospitals, data centers, high-rises, universities, secondary schools, and government facilities.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of working at ColonialWebb:

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, install, maintains piping and piping systems, fittings, fixtures of heating, /water/ drainage systems, piping, piping systems, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems
• Cut pipe using pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
• Thread pipe, using a threading machine
• Join piping using welded, grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Test piping systems for leaks
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Works safely, encourage others to do so, and complies with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures
• Perform other duties as directed by job site supervisor
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, and plastic
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping
• May weld holding fixtures to structural steel members

You should have:

• Work experience as a Plumber Mechanic or Pipefitter for commercial construction projects. (Journeyman level experience is preferred, but not required)
• Experience with layouts and ability to read and work from drawings
• Ability to direct and support the work of a helper or apprentice
• Safety-minded and knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Initiative; self-motivated, self-starter
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math
• Knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• Positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• A reliable source of transportation to and from work

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

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