Skilled Fire Sprinkler Fitter: Install & Fit Piping

Summit Fire & Security LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Fitter to install sprinkler heads, valves, and steel/CPVC piping in new construction and renovations. You will read blueprints, adhere to safety policies, train apprentices, and report progress daily to the field foreman.

This full-time on-site role requires a HS diploma and 3–5 years of installation experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, mechanical aptitude, and strong problem-solving abilities, with travel as needed and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience installing pipe systems and valves.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required.

Responsibilities

• Cut, fabricate, and install steel pipe and CPVC pipe as designed for fire sprinkler system.
• Install and hang a variety of pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, hangers and other fire protection components in accordance with blueprints and construction documents.
• Install and trim a variety of valves for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure sprinkler system is constructed as designed.
• Ensure all work areas remain clean, safe, and orderly while working and at the end of the workday.
• Clean, inspect and service required tools in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and supplies are secured and accounted for while on the job site and prior to the end of the workday.
• On a daily basis, reports to field foreman on progress and/or job-related problems.
• Assist in the training of sprinkler apprentices.
• Understand and follow FLSA’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Fitters must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Pipe installation

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Math skills

Problem solving

English communication

Safety compliance

Train others

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Fitter to install sprinkler heads, valves, and steel/CPVC piping in new construction and renovations. You will read blueprints, adhere to safety policies, train apprentices, and report progress daily to the field foreman.

This full-time on-site role requires a HS diploma and 3–5 years of installation experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, mechanical aptitude, and strong problem-solving abilities, with travel as needed and a commitment to