Becoming a pipefitter in Cary, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $61,550 for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters, with an average of $1,183 per week. In Cary, NC, pipefitters earn an average of $1,010.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $5,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank and new construction. This opportunity is in a Fab Shop environment and production is essential. TYPICAL DUTIES: • Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values. • Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. • Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment. • Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards. • Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed. • Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done. • Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high or low pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc. • Assembles and tests a variety of piping components. • Sets up for pipe for welded or special type joints. • Fastens hangers and supports. • Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work. • Makes report of work performed. • Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards. • Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience. A general knowledge of basic hand tools. Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft. Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program. EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
See More Details >>We are hiring several Commercial Refrigeration Installation Pipefitters to work in the Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding area. The Construction Refrigeration Installation Pipefitter will be responsible for lays out, fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance of refrigerant piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, setting cases and starting up refrigeration systems in grocery stores and other commercial businesses. • Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications • Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers • Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine • Threads pipe using threading machine • Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine • Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe • Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools • Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools • Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping • Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks • Diagnose refrigeration systems and perform necessary repairs • Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards • Support a safe and clean work environment and follow company procedures • Must be flexible - schedule consists of work days, nights and out of town • Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards Requirements Refrigeration Pipefitters Job Requirements: • High School diploma or GED • 2+ years of commercial refrigeration and pipefitting experience; Supermarket experience a plus • Knowledge of refrigeration installation, electrical and microprocessor control systems • Knowledge of single systems, parallel rack systems, display cases and walk in boxes • Piping Knowledge of supermarket equipment from cases to racks • Ability to fit an braze pipe • Strong mechanical aptitude • Piping Knowledge of supermarket equipment from cases to racks • Ability to locate and repair leaks on racks of single units • Ability to operate smartphone technology, hand tools and power tools • Able to read instructions and blueprints and follow safety procedures • Must have a valid Drivers License & reliable transportation • Legally eligible to work in the US • Pre-employment background screening (criminal, drug screen and DMV) is required for all positions Benefits Package of a Refrigeration Start Up Technician Includes: • Top industry weekly pay • Daily travel per diem of $50.00 • Outstanding Health Benefit Package • Nine Company paid holidays • Generous PTO Program • 401k with 100% company match (up to 6%) • Company Paid Life Insurance • Employee referral program • Training and Career Growth Opportunities We offer a variety of challenging projects, outstanding benefits and training opportunities. COME BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH US! Arc Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace
See More Details >>pbRequisition ID: 168245 /b/p divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bPosition Summary/b/H2 /divdivpPlan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards./p /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bExperience Level/b/H2 /divdivpSkilled/p /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bPrimary Responsibilities and Duties/b/H2 /divdivul lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Hydro test piping systems/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Times New Roman#39;, serif"span style="font-size:10.0pt"span style="font-family:#39;Arial#39;, sans-serif"Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; 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