Weekend Pipe Fabrication Technician — 12-Hour Shifts

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Fulton (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring for a pipe fabrication operator who will cut, thread, bevel, groove, and weld pipe across carbon steel, stainless, copper, thermoplastics, and PVC. You’ll read blueprints, set up machines, and operate cranes and forklifts with strict safety practices.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; 4–6 years of pipe operation experience is preferred, plus 3–5 years forklift/MHE and 2–4 years welding experience. Weekend 12-hour shifts and direct hire offer a stable career path.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade/technical schooling or military experience preferred.
• 4–6 years machine operation experience with pipe cutting and threading preferred.
• 3–5 years forklift/MHE operation preferred.
• 2–4 years welding or pipe end finishing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread, bevel, groove, and weld pipe materials according to orders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work instructions.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment safely.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Use RF devices to locate and stage material.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Team-first attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/technical school or military experience preferred

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Mechanical lifting equipment

Job description

Ferguson is hiring for a pipe fabrication operator who will cut, thread, bevel, groove, and weld pipe across carbon steel, stainless, copper, thermoplastics, and PVC. You’ll read blueprints, set up machines, and operate cranes and forklifts with strict safety practices.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; 4–6 years of pipe operation experience is preferred, plus 3–5 years forklift/MHE and 2–4 years welding experience. Weekend 12-hour shifts and direct hire offer a stable career path.