Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Asheville, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, involving extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. In Asheville, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is around $856.50, with experienced professionals often earning over $916.20 per week. Apprenticeships in Asheville, facilitated by trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, provide aspiring pipefitters with the opportunity to enter a field with strong earning potential and robust job prospects.
Since 1921, MB HAYNES Corporation, in Asheville, NC, has provided solid, stable careers for many good people. As market leaders, we have enjoyed tremendous growth through the years, and we are poised for even greater growth in the future. We believe in our tag line, Quality, Commitment & Character all day, every day. If you are looking for a professional environment to both further your career and be a part of something great, become a member of our 100% Employee Owned MB HAYNES family. Position Summary: Must live or be willing to relocate to within a one hour radius of MB Haynes Corporation's main office in Asheville, NC. Ensure that piping systems are installed per plans and specifications. Coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping, fixtures, equipment, and systems for gas, steam, water, or oil. Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks. Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding charts specifications or type and thickness of metal. Make cuts and fits suitable for welding pipe and fittings. Sweat copper pipe. Run ductile iron and other materials. Connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and welding torches. Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch, adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame based on knowledge of gas welding techniques. Read drawings and specifications. Run screw pipe and glued PVC pipe. Lay out and fits fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble piping systems and structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building parts. Select equipment and plans layout, assemble and weld by applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal matching, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas welding equipment. Assemble parts by bolting and riveting, repair products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling using cutting torch, straightening press and hand tools. Scarf or groove weld prior to applying filler metal using gas welding equipment, clean or degrease parts using wire brush, portable grinder or chemical bath. May cut metal plates or structural plates using gas torch, chip or grind off excess weld, slag or spatter. Compile material take offs. Perform multi crafted work. Take lead-man role of crew without a foreman. While the primary duty of this position is Pipefitting, Haynes Industrial is an industrial maintenance company - our craftsman must work in multiple disciplines for our industrial customers. Our people become skilled multi-craftsman. Requirements: • 5 Year's experience preferred. • Must pass employer performance test or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional & technical associations. • Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. • Must have a valid drivers license. • Must have a positive and cooperative attitude and excellent attendance. • Must be able to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen on the job site, inspectors, customers and the public. • Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds. • Properly use safety equipment and personal protective equipment. • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is primarily performed both indoor and outdoor environments in all/extreme weather conditions. • This position requires physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing. • Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry materials and/or supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of materials and/or supplies weighing up to 100 lbs. Benefits: • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • 401(k) Savings Plan • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Benefit Conversion at Termination (COBRA) • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability (voluntary) • Life Insurance • Additional (voluntary) life insurance (for employee and family members) • AFLAC (voluntary) supplemental insurance • Legal Shield (voluntary) prepaid legal services • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tool and Equipment Assistance • Uniform and Uniform Maintenance • Vacation Benefits • Holidays • Apprenticeship Programs MB Haynes Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
See More Details >>Description Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Asheville, NC. These are mainly first shift opportunities with a pay rate of $22-26/hour dependent on experience & skill level. If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope (can include any or all of the following): • Installing and Working with PVC Piping, Copper Pipe and Groove Pipe • Fitting Industrial Carbon Steel & Stainless Pipe • Grinding & Beveling Pipe • Laying out, Cutting, Assembling and/or Installing Pipe • Works on Storm Drains & Underground Utilities • Test Pipe Systems to Ensure Safety and Functionality • Repairing Malfunctions • Installing, Modifying and Repairing Fluid Systems • Rebuilding Various Types of Pumps • Occasionally Operating Forklifts • Other Tasks as Needed or Assigned Requirements: • * Previous Pipe Fitting Experience • Tools for the Trade • Licenses are a plus Company Details Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. Recruiter NameRamon VazquezLocationUS-NC-ARDEN About the Company: Tradesmen International, Inc.
See More Details >>Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is looking for Welders / Pipefitters to join the team in the Asheville, NC area. You'll create with your hands, working outdoors in different environments, and tell your family and friends "I helped build that". Military Veterans encouraged to apply! Your pay: Starting pay is dependent upon experience and quality of a welding test. Continued growth depends on you. Annual pay review. Your Benefits: • Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you! • Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability. • Other benefits include Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage. • Boot and Clothing allowance after 6 months. • 7 paid holidays every year. • Paid time off (PTO) - start accruing hours on Day 1. • 401(k) Plan with company match! • Company-paid life insurance & so much more! Your main Tasks: • Be safe! Safety is our #1 priority. • Experience operating manual welding equipment using processes such as, TIG, STICK, and MIG welding. • Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings. • Hammer, grind, and chip pieces to ensure all parts are properly assembled and alter dimensions to fit specifications. • Work with multiple types of pipe and fitting materials such as PVC, Copper, and other types of fusion plastics. • Experience with high-pressure piping systems and equipment. • Lay out installs, modifications, and repairs of various piping systems. • Measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe according to specifications. • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments. • Gas metal, flux-cored, shielded, and submerged arcs. • Welds must pass pressure and X-ray testing. • Working knowledge of both hand and power tools. Experience or Certification needed: • 1+ years of Commercial/Industrial Welding or Pipefitting experience. • Trade school can replace experience. • OSHA 10 preferred. You need to be able to: • Keep it a Drug-free Workplace. • Be punctual and reliable. • Work in extremes of heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors. • Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs. • Work efficiently in confined spaces. • Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending. Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is the region's leader in HVACR, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people. One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market. Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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