Senior Pipefitter: Machine Tool Hydraulics & Builds

Connect-Force; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a skilled Machine Tool Pipefitter to join its expanding industrial machinery team. You will build and assemble hydraulic and pneumatic piping for custom machinery, collaborating with engineers and machinists.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years hands-on pipefitting experience, reads blueprints, and using piping tools, tubing tools, and hand tools. This full-time role emphasizes safety, precision, and quality in demanding manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in machine tool building or related trades.
• Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic piping and fluid power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams.
• Proficient with pipefitting equipment, tubing tools, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Commitment to safety, precision, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems for custom machinery.
• Perform precision tubing and pipe bending, cutting, threading, flaring, fitting, and routing.
• Install hydraulic lines, manifolds, valves, regulators, hoses, and fluid power components.
• Interpret blueprints and diagrams to ensure precise installations.
• Troubleshoot leaks and pressure issues to keep equipment operating.
• Conduct pressure testing, leak detection, flushing, and functional checks.
• Collaborate with engineers and trades on builds, upgrades, retrofits.
• Deliver high-quality machinery built for demanding environments.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

Pipefitting equipment

Tubing tools

Measuring instruments

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Connect-Force in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a skilled Machine Tool Pipefitter to join its expanding industrial machinery team. You will build and assemble hydraulic and pneumatic piping for custom machinery, collaborating with engineers and machinists.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years hands-on pipefitting experience, reads blueprints, and using piping tools, tubing tools, and hand tools. This full-time role emphasizes safety, precision, and quality in demanding manufacturing