Becoming a pipefitter in Augusta, ME, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a significant presence in states like Maine, and the field is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Augusta earn an average of $630 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $913 per week. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
**Description** Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. • *Pipefitter** The Pipefitter will be able to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: + **Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with minimum of 3 years of Pipefitting experience.** + Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders. + Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. + Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. + Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. + Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools. + Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches. + Remove and replace worn components. + Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness. + Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors. + Work at heights with no fear, capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time. + Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. + Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for this Position: • *Education** - no minimum education requirements. • *Experience** - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience, required. Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment. • *This is a fulltime maintenance opportunity working 40 hours a week. There is no Per Diem and no relocation funding.** Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to . • *Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** + _See_ the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English ( and Spanish ( . + _See_ the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision" poster available in English ( and Spanish ( . • *No Third-Party Inquiries Please** + This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( _i.e._ , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). + Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. • *Accessibility Note** + If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the **People Services Team** at **(877) 831-1217.** • *Become an Owner** Unlike other companies that may be privately or publicly held, Austin is 100% owned by our employees. It's a source of pride for everyone one of our 5,700+ employee-owners that we have vested interest in the day-to-day success of our company. We share Austin's growth and profitability and are accountable to ourselves for doing everything it takes to serve our customers with excellence and to make Austin the best it can be. 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