Pipefitter- Welder

• Benefits Eligibility:
  This position is eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Recruiting Agencies:
  Thorpe Specialty Services does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

• Benefits Eligibility:
  This position is eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Recruiting Agencies:
  Thorpe Specialty Services does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

The Pipefitter - welder is responsible for the layout, assembly, installation, welding, fabrication and repair of piping systems in industrial and heavy commercial environments, supporting projects related to facilities, new construction, and renovations. This role requires a high degree of skill in interpreting piping drawings and specifications, cutting and fitting pipe, and ensuring systems are installed to meet industry and project standards for safety and quality.

• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, P&IDs, and specifications to determine piping layout and work procedures.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and weld pipes using hand tools, machines, and welding equipment.
• Install, modify, and repair various types of piping systems including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and non-metallic piping.
• Select proper materials, supports, and jointing methods based on project specifications and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate installation with other trades, such as scaffolders, insulators, and corrosion technicians.
• Perform pressure testing, leak testing, and inspections of completed piping systems.
• Follow company and customer safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fall protection, confined space entry, and hot work procedures.
• Assist with rigging and lifting pipe and materials using cranes or other lifting devices.
• Document work completed, material usage, and any deviations from plan.
• Load, transport and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Secure pipe to structure with bracket, clamps and hangers using proper hand and power tools.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Support other industrial services work (refractory, corrosion, rubber lining) as needed depending on project demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of industrial pipe fitting experience, preferably in heavy industrial or petrochemical environments.
• 2+ years of welding experience in an industrial or construction environment.
• Proficiency with SMAW, TIG, and MIG welding techniques.
• Welding certifications preferred (or ability to pass company-administered weld tests).
• Experience with various piping materials and joining techniques, including welding, flanging, threading, braising, soldering and grooved connections.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with VRF systems (preferred but not required).
• Experience with hydronic, steam, refrigeration piping processes with cooling towers, chillers, boilers and large roof top equipment.
• NCCER Pipefitter Certification or equivalent (preferred but not required).

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Thorpe will engage in an individualized, interactive process to evaluate accommodation requests, including those arising from a workplace injury or workers’ compensation claim. This position…