Becoming a pipefitter typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Morgan City, LA, last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Morgan City earn an average of $385 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,994. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
We are now accepting resumes/applications for EXPERIENCED PIPE FITTERS for the Morgan CIty, LA and surrounding area. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following: • Job Scope: • The basic function of the structural fitter is responsible for putting metal parts together to create a finished structural metal project. They use tools such as jacks, pry bars, hammers, saws, welding equipment or torches, and files or grinders to fit the parts exactly. • Duration of Job: Temp to Hire • Based on Job Performance • Position Requirements: • 3 - 5 years fitter work-related experience • Must have lay-out and fitting experience with misc. metal & structural steel • Must be able to pass drug screen • Required Skills: • Must be able to read and understand blueprint drawings. • Excellent math skills with ability to efficiently read a tape measure • Excellent problem solving skills • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrate strong work ethic • Demonstrate consistency in quality of work • Duties/Responsibilities: • May layout and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using ruler, square, scribe or templates • Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel products such as beams, braces, pipes, and plates for offshore drilling jackets and decks; • Use Come-a-longs, chain falls, and other industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, and pad eyes. • Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools • Clamps, holds, tack-welds, grinds, and bolts components to position for welding. • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. • Operates cutting equipment including torches and various power and hand tools • Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. • Safely operates iron worker, grinders, overhead cranes, rigging, pipe threading machine, welding machine, and various pneumatic hand tools • Assembly of components with some fabrication of equipment needed for the job with minimal supervision • Mange housekeeping activities when requested. • Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized. • Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities • Cleanup work area and equipment after work is completed. • Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner. • Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards. • Practice safety procedures in accordance with training and guidelines when working. • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines, helping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment • Meet quality and performance requirements as outlined by quality assurance and production standards • Report safety hazards, quality, and production issues to management immediately • Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift up to 50 LBS • Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks. • Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions • Ability to work in varying hot and cold environments • Ability to work in an environment with exposures to dust, dirt and various other debris, metal and paint fumes, gases • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock • Documents Required: • Driver's License/Identification Card • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate • Must have reliable transportation • Must have own welding shield & PPE (hard hat, steel toes, gloves, & safety glasses.) • Pay: • $28.00-$30.00 (DOE) • Weekly Pay • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday • Schedule: • Monday - Friday (Weekends as needed) • 10-12 Hour Days (with weather permitting) Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required. Qualified candidates can submit a resume, apply on http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=27089666&portalGK=14432
See More Details >>A Pipe Fitter performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems. The requirements for the position are as follows: Must have a minimum of 3 months of experience pipe fitting Carbon Steel; and Able to successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on pipe fitter test by performing the following: fitting a pipe using a cutting grinder (Metabo) to make a square cut, applying a bevel using a grinder with a sanding disc, cutting the opposing end of the pipe to saddle a pipe of the same size at a 90 degree angle in addition to performing silver brazing of a socket joint pipe in the horizontal (flat and horizontal flow) and vertical (vertical up flow) position in accordance of ASME requirements.
See More Details >>GrayWolf is seeking Pipefitters at our Morgan City, LA jobsite. GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide. With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success. We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent. As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program. We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers. Summary: A Journeyman Pipefitter performs and knows how to fabricate butt weld pipe, threaded pipe, and socket weld pipe; is able to identify and install above, underground and specialty piping, hangers and supports, valves and inline specialties; and understands how to perform stress relieving aligning and testing. A Journey Level Pipefitter masters mathematical functions and knows their applications to pipefitting. They are also able to properly identify and master hand tools, power tools, and equipment, including equipment for rigging and their procedures. Essential Duties: • Pipefitting Safety - work safely around the hazards associated with the Pipefitting field. • Pipefitting Tools - use hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools in a safe manner. • Construction Math - Demonstrates a level of competency in construction math as required in trade practice, including fractions, decimals, geometry, use of formulae, and trigonometry. • Drawing and Detail Sheets - Identify parts and types of drawings and interpret drawing indexes and line lists. • Advanced Blueprint Reading - Correctly identify piping arrangement drawings. Read and correctly interpret GPS coordinates, control points, elevations, P&ID's plan views and section views. Identify isometric drawings. • Identifying and Installing Valves - correctly identify the purpose of valves, including those that start, stop, and regulate flow and regulate direction; and identify types of valve actuators. Understand and explain how to properly store and handle valves. • Pipe Hangers and Supports - Correctly identify types of pipe hangers and supports. Identify and interpret drawings and symbols, and accurately determine placement of hangers. Competently identify, explain, install, and maintain variable and constant spring can supports. • Threaded Pipe Fabrication - Correctly identify and explain the materials used in threaded piping systems and explain types of threads. Read and interpret screwed fitting joint drawings. Calculate offsets. • Socket Weld/Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication - Correctly identify fittings and read/interpret pipe drawings. • Rigging Equipment - Safely and competently identify and use basic and special rigging procedures and equipment including chain hoists, come-alongs, jacks. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed. Qualifications: • Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as a Pipefitter. • Able to correctly execute material take offs, figure offsets, take off to fittings and rigging. • Must have locking tool box and tools necessary to perform the job. • Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements. Physical/Site Requirements: • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds. • Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age. • Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. • PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required. Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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