Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Champaign, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a robust job growth projection of 6% from 2022 to 2032. In Champaign, IL, pipefitters earn an average weekly wage of $488, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Champaign, IL. These are mainly first shift opportunities with a pay rate of up to $38/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 Qualifications 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.
See More Details >>About the position The Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) position at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign is a full-time role within the Facilities & Services department. The primary responsibility of this position is to install, repair, maintain, and modify heating and cooling systems across the campus. This role requires interaction with various campus customers, supervision, and peers, fostering a work environment that emphasizes accountability, performance, teamwork, and unity within the shop and throughout the campus community. In this role, the Pipefitter will troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on heating and cooling systems, including boilers and pumps. The position involves making equipment and piping systems function properly, installing new heating and cooling systems, coil units, and other related equipment. Additionally, the Pipefitter will maintain steam piping, coiling, and pumps located in tunnels, as well as condensate pumps, hot water pumps, and vacuum pumps throughout the campus. The maintenance of boilers, stills, autoclaves, traps, steam coils, steam pipes, hot water radiators, and pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations is also a critical part of the job. The Pipefitter will be responsible for installing new laboratory systems for air vacuum and gases, assisting and training apprentices, and driving service vehicles used for maintenance work, new installations, and repairs. This position is essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the campus's heating and cooling infrastructure, contributing to a comfortable and safe environment for all campus users. Responsibilities • Troubleshoots and performs needed repairs on heating/cooling systems, boilers, pumps, etc. , • Makes equipment and piping systems work properly. , • Installs new heating/cooling systems, coil units, and equipment. , • Maintains steam piping, coiling, and pumps in tunnels. , • Maintains condensate pumps, hot water pumps, and vacuum pumps on campus. , • Maintains boilers, stills, autoclaves, traps, steam coils, steam pipes, hot water radiators, and PRV stations on campus. , • Installs new laboratory systems of air vacuum and gases. , • Assists and trains apprentices. , • Drives and operates service vehicles used for pipefitter maintenance work, new installation, and/or repair work. Requirements • Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program. , • Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. , • Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license at time of hire. Nice-to-haves • CFC License Benefits • Salary based on the prevailing wage which is $52.65/hour as of the date of this posting.
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