Becoming a pipefitter in Charlotte, 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 extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 38,787 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $51,055. In Charlotte, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $1,001.41, with an annual overtime average of $5,105.50. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
As a result of our phenomenal growth, MSS Solutions, LLC has an opening for a Fitter – Pipe Shop. If you are an experienced Pipe Fitter professional who is looking to grow your career and contribute fresh and innovative ideas to serve our customers, this is an opportunity you should explore! A career at MSS is not just a job - it's collaborating with the best talent in the business. It's having a part in building a better future. It's making a difference in people's lives. The success of MSS is a direct reflection of our team's dedication, passion, and hard work. Since 1996, MSS has taken pride in retaining some of the best talents in the industry by promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and empowerment. Roles and Responsibilities • Assist with all work related to HVAC/Mechanical/ Industrial projects. • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the trade as needed. • Vitaulic grooving machine, overhead hoists, & general pipe fitting tools • Follows all safety policies and procedures • Communicate clearly with shop foreman and follow direction • Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time. Requirements • Three years of field pipefitting experience to include all of the following: soldering, brazing, threading pipe, grooving pipe, installing hangers as well as carbon steel pipe (up to 24") • Must have own hand tools required for the position • Must be able to identify and install pipe grades and systems • Ability to read blueprints • Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing. Constant standing, walking, reaching and gripping. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. (maximum solo lift) and constant lifting to 25 lbs., placing this position in the very heavy physical demand classification (PDC). • Material Handling:? lifting from floor level to overhead, with occasional lifting up to 115 lbs. frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and constant lifting up to 25 lbs., placing the position in the very heavy physical demand classification (PDC).Required Education: High School graduate or equivalent. • Must successfully pass a background check and drug test. Work Environment: Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, high noise intensity level, atmospheric conditions, exposure to electrical shock, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working high exposure places. Benefit Highlights At MSS, we value our employees by providing a supportive culture with competitive compensation and a benefits package that continues to evolve based on our business's growth and our employees' needs. Currently, our benefits include: • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • 401k with Employer Contributions • PTO • Paid Holidays • Employee Assistance Program • Long-term Disability • Short-term Disability • Flexible Spending Plan • Health Savings Plan Additional Notes • If you are unable to apply electronically and require an accommodation, please contact [email protected] • MSS Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free environment. • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. MSS Employees, please visit the MSS Career Center or contact HR to apply.
See More Details >>A pipefitter is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems for heating and cooling, high-pressure transport, oil and chemicals, natural gas, and more. Able to read design specifications to cut and weld pipes, perform routine inspections, and lay pipework
See More Details >>Primary Function: As a skilled tradesman, lays pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water lines. Responsible for performing any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or connect/seal pipe joints. Responsibilities: • Use/Hold grade rods. • Cut pipes to required lengths. Cut metal components for installation. • Align and position pipes. Connect pipe and seal joints. • Cover pipe with earth or other materials. Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces. • Install or repair sanitary or stormwater concrete manhole structures and pipe systems. • Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools. Compact materials to create level bases. • Laying pipe 4”-60” to grade. • Operate mechanized equipment such as backhoes and/or forklifts (forklifts require formal certification) to move materials from stockpiles to area of installation, • Operate mechanized equipment to backfill pipe trenches, such hand tamps and rollers. • Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. Work with trench boxes. • Rigging and signaling. • Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion. • Adhere with M. B. Kahn’s Safety Program, OSHA guidelines and Company policies, procedures, and standards Required Skills/Abilities: • A pipe layer must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
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