Environmental Air Systems, a full-service mechanical contractor, is seeking skilled Pipefitters to join our manufacturing shop in High Point, North Carolina. Benefits: • Weekly Pay • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance • 401(k) with generous company match • Free Basic Life Insurance • Short & Long-Term Disability Schedule: 6:00am-4:30pm with OT as necessary Location: 623 McWay Drive, High Point, NC 27263 Responsibilities: • Install industrial piping systems: chill water, hot water, steam, condensate, and condensed water • Read blueprints and submittals • Fabricate pipe supports and spool copper lines • Work independently and problem solve • Repair, cap, and test all types of plumbing piping • Instruct plumbing helpers under your supervision • Practice all safety procedures • Hold license to operate equipment necessary for the role Education Requirements/Qualifications: • Reading and speaking proficiency in either English or Spanish required. • Minimum of a high school education or equivalent • Rigging knowledge preferred • 5 years pipefitter experience preferred • Knowledge of pipefitter equipment, power tools, and fabrication methods • Knowledge of different types of pipe, valves, fittings, and their functions • General knowledge of code requirements and limitations • Knowledge of occupational hazards, including ladders Job Requirements/Special Skills: • Ability to speak and read either English or Spanish • Ownership of pipefitter hand tools • Ability to work independently and on a team • Strong verbal communication skills • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time • Ability to work in conditions of varying heat and cold where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels
See More Details >>Benefits: • Weekly Pay • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance • 401(k) with generous company match • Free Basic Life Insurance • Short & Long-Term Disability Schedule: 6:00am-4:30pm with OT as necessary Location: 250 Swathmore Ave, High Point, NC 27263 Responsibilities: • Assist plumbers and pipefitters in the installation of industrial piping systems: chill water, hot water, steam, condensate, and condensed water • Drill holes, mount wall and ceiling pipe supports, and assist pipefitters in valve fitting • Assist pipefitters to install valves, couplings, and other fittings • Assist in the in the fabrication and installation of: • Stainless steel weld pipes and tubing • Carbon steel weld pipes • Screw pipes • Socket weld pipes • Remove worn or damaged pipe and measure and cut new lengths • Clean and maintain work areas, materials, and tools by removing debris and trash • Perform other duties as assigned Education Requirements/Qualifications: • Minimum of a High school diploma or GED • At least 6 months to a year of experience in industrial construction industry preferred • Basic plumbing repair, rigging, and valve maintenance preferred Job Requirements/Special Skills: • Ability to read blueprints and submittals preferred • Ability to work independently and on a team • Strong verbal communication skills • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time • Ability to work in conditions of varying heat and cold where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels
See More Details >>Responsibilities: • Install industrial piping systems: chill water, hot water, steam, condensate, and condensed water • Read blueprints and submittals • Fabricate pipe supports and spool copper lines • Work independently and problem solve • Repair, cap, and test all types of plumbing piping • Instruct plumbing helpers under your supervision • Practice all safety procedures • Hold license to operate equipment necessary for the role Education Requirements/Qualifications: • Minimum of a high school education or equivalent • Rigging knowledge preferred • 5 years pipefitter experience preferred • Knowledge of pipefitter equipment, power tools, and fabrication methods • Knowledge of different types of pipe, valves, fittings, and their functions • General knowledge of code requirements and limitations • Knowledge of occupational hazards, including ladders Job Requirements/Special Skills: • Ownership of pipefitter hand tools • Ability to work independently and on a team • Strong verbal communication skills • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time • Ability to work in conditions of varying heat and cold where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in High Point, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships span about four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550. In High Point, NC, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $1,164.33, with an annual overtime average of $4,814. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring pipefitters in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
