Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a significant presence in the industrial and energy sectors. The median annual wage for pipefitters is $61,550, with experienced professionals in Fort Lauderdale earning an average of $1,237 per week. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training centers facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings often surpassing $64,324 annually for seasoned pipefitters.
About us: As a $100M full-service commercial air conditioning company, Hill York provides system maintenance, service, repairs, energy solutions and installation for a wide range of heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Since designing and installing the first air conditioning systems in Miami Beach hotels after World War II, Hill York has played a key role in leading Florida facilities to new plateaus of indoor comfort and energy efficiency. Hill York seeks talented performers and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment that emphasizes teamwork, results, and most importantly honesty and integrity. We value our employees and are committed to attracting highly skilled, talented individuals to join our strong, family-oriented workforce and to help us build on our success. Hill York is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company. We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Summary: The Pipefitter will lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, weld, and maintain piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems. Pipefitter Duties and Responsibilities: • Layout, fit, assemble, and install various pipe systems • Inspect work for correct installation and best practices for specifications • Follow detailed work and plans of installation for job • Cuts pipe using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine • Threads pipe using threading machine • Bends pipe using pipe bending tools • Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including steel, copper, HDPE, and PVC • Connects pipes using threaded, welding, grooved, soldered, brazes, fused, and hand tools • Secures pipes to structure with brackets, anchors, pipe stands, clamps, and hangers • Determine the appropriate welding equipment and methods based on project requirements • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions such as vertical, horizontal, or overhead Qualifications: • Ability to read and understand blueprints, documents, and submittals • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time • Ability to bend and twist • Ability to push, pull, lift, carry up to 60lbs • Ability to climb ladders We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled “Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.” #hillyork #LI-VA1 #LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 169628 Position Summary Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Experience Level Skilled Primary Responsibilities And Duties • Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints • Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently • Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding • Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints • Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications • Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials • Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment • Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall • Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports • Hydro test piping systems • Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. • Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed. Qualifications • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. • Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position. • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision. • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools Requirements • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds • Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment • May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site • Must have required tools • May require U.S. Driver License • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
See More Details >>The Welder/Fabricator/Pipefitter will assist in developing the company's welding department and maintaining welding equipment. This position will apply their knowledge to the company's marine, industrial, and manufacturing clientele, as well as apply their mechanical aptitude to act as a mechanic when assigned. The welder/Fabricator must be proficient with Tig and Mig processes, and the ideal candidate will be required to successfully pass a 3G, 4G, and 6G welder qualification with aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and copper-nickel. Candidates must have 3-5 years of previous experience with maritime standard industry practices of various welding processes. This position requires up to 25% - 50% travel per year. Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal communication. Must be willing to work some nights and weekends (overtime pay). Tell us what you bring to the table. Please download and fill out an AME Application and email it along with your resume to [email protected]. Should interested qualified candidates want to view a full job description, please email us. No phone calls please. Only resumes sent via email/electronically will be considered.
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