Turner Industries Group is looking for experienced Industrial Pipefitters for full-time maintenance work in Tuscaloosa, AL. The ideal candidate will have industrial pipefitting experience. • Must be able to pass pre-employment background and drug/alcohol test • Candidates must be able to pass craft test Per diem and relocation are not available for this position. Ideal candidate will be within 60mi of job location. General Job Description: Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems. Functional Requirements: Selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness; plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers; cuts, threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass and plastic; joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping; test piping system for leaks. Qualification Standards: • One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level) • Written pre-employment qualification test • Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation • Hazard Communication orientation/test • Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.) • Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.) • Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place. Tools/Equipment: Employee may be required to provide the following: tool box, pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, level, torpedo level, square, tri square, plumb bob, channel locks, hammer, center punch, flat or regular screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, set of combination wrenches, tape, folding rule, wrap around, work gloves, striker, cutting goggles, tip cleaner, rain suit Physical Involvement: Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction Mental Involvement: May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions Work Environment Factors: • Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites • Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas • Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominantly outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law. SPECIAL WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE TO PERSONS WHO STATE THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY OR GET A DEBIT/CASH CARD FOR PURPOSES OF THE DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR HIRING OFFICE AT TURNERCOMMUNICATIONS@TURNER-INDUSTRIES.COM BEFORE AGREEING TO PAY FOR A DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Install piping systems according to blueprints and specifications. • Perform rigging tasks as required for installations. • Ensure compliance with safety standards during installations. Requirements • Experience in pipe fitting and steam fitting. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Skills in rigging and installation techniques. Benefits • Weekly pay • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Health advocacy • Employee assistance programs • 401(k) plan • Employee discounts
See More Details >>Job Title: Industrial Pipefitter The ideal candidate will possess industrial pipefitting experience and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test. Pipe Installation and Maintenance Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems. Selecting and Inspecting Materials and Work Sites Selects size and type of pipe according to job specifications; inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and structural weaknesses. Assembling and Installing Pipe Fittings Cuts, threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs various metal and nonmetal pipe fittings. Joining Pipe and Securing it to Structures Joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers. Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping. Testing Piping Systems Tests piping system for leaks. Qualification Standards • 1-4 years of experience in specified skill • Written qualification test • Post-offer physical evaluation • Hazard Communication orientation/test • Job site safety requirements • Safety equipment as required by client • No direct threat to health or safety of individual or others in workplace
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Tuscaloosa, AL, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,800 pipefitters in Alabama, with wages averaging $49,994 annually, or about $962 per week. 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.
