Refrigeration Pipefitter

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a skilled pipefitter to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have experience in installing and maintaining piping systems in commercial settings, with a strong understanding of safety measures and mechanical skills. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a reputable national service provider.

Benefits

Hands-on training and development programs

Leadership growth opportunities

Competitive pay and great benefits

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Fully equipped company vehicle with gas and spending card

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or apprenticeship training preferred.
• Experience as a pipefitter is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems in industrial and commercial buildings.
• Inspect job sites and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Read blueprints and plan pipe layouts.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented

Communication abilities

Leadership abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or apprenticeship training

Job description

Watson Refrigeration has been a leader in commercial refrigeration services across the Carolinas for over 20 years. We specialize in everything from new equipment installations to 24/7 offsite monitoring and energy-efficient upgrades—helping our clients reduce energy consumption by 30–50%. Our certified technicians, custom-designed systems, and commitment to regulatory compliance make us a trusted partner in the foodservice industry.

About the Job

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable pipefitter to install, maintain, and repair piping systems in industrial and commercial buildings. This role involves reading blueprints, planning pipe layouts, and ensuring everything is installed correctly and safely.

To do well in this role, you should have solid experience in welding and installing piping systems according to specifications. A great pipefitter also has strong mechanical skills and understands the safety measures needed when working with hazardous materials.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect job sites, clear obstacles, and gather materials and tools.
• Read blueprints and plan pipe system installations.
• Use various tools to modify pipes to the correct specifications.
• Measure, cut, and thread pipes as needed.
• Assemble and weld pipe systems.
• Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps, and welding equipment.
• Order necessary materials like pipes, brackets, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Repair and maintain existing pipe systems.
• Clear obstructions and test systems for functionality.
• Follow all relevant codes and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade school or apprenticeship training.
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements.
• Experience as a pipefitter.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented with good prioritization skills.
• Solid communication and leadership abilities.

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and development programs.
• Leadership growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay and great benefits, including subsidized medical insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Fully equipped company vehicle with gas and spending card.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services, and quick response times. We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs.

As we continue to build upon our foundation of world-class technicians and national coverage, our focus remains on how to better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.