Sprinkler Fitter Foreman

Lee Contracting, Inc; Pontiac, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short-term disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a skilled piping professional to coordinate materials, lead crews, and install piping systems in industrial settings. The role emphasizes safety, training apprentices, and collaboration with project managers and estimators to ensure timely, quality completion.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with pipe fabrication, fitting, threading, and welding, and must be able to work on-site on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with measuring, cutting, and bending pipe to required angles and lengths.
• Assemble, install, and fit pipe to specifications and codes.
• Lead and train apprentices; ensure safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials, labor, and equipment for projects.
• Order, inventory, and receive materials.
• Lead crews on small and large piping projects.
• Communicate job status with customers, project managers, and estimators.
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Training apprentices

Communication with customers

Pipefitting basics

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe benders

Threading tools

Welding equipment

Hangers and supports

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordination of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Order, inventory, and receive material.
• Responsible for training and developing apprentices.
• Ensure all safety procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Work with other departments as needed
• Lead crews on both small and large projects
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and estimators regarding job status
• Adhere to company safety standards and policies
• Train apprentices and craftsman on the job

Requirements:

• Measure, cut, and bend various sizes of pipe and tubing to required angle/length using pipe cutters and benders.
• Threading and assembling pipe of various thicknesses, and finishes
• Groove and assemble pipe.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangers, supports and flanges in piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Assemble, install, and repair piping systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes.

Preferred Requirements:

• Stick welding
• Lockout tagout
• Can administer first-aid
• Understanding of accident reports/incident reports
• Aerial -lift Operation – Boom & Scissor Lift
• Threader & Groover
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Use & recognize limitations of chains, synthetic, metal mesh and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Rigger 2 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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