Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. With over 20,000 employees across the United States, we provide innovative solutions that increase plant production, reduce costs and downtime, and prevent shutdowns for petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries.

The Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fittings, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. This non‑exempt role reports to the Foreman and follows specific procedures with frequent quality checks.

Selects the appropriate size, type, and material of pipe according to job specifications; inspects work sites for obstructions; plans installation sequences to avoid conflicts; cuts, threads, and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and non‑metal pipe fittings; joins pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints; secures pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems;

tests piping systems for leaks.

• Must have NCCER credentials or be able to pass a craft test.
• Must be a local candidate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of experience in the specified skill, depending on mechanic level.
• Must meet job‑site safety requirements (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel‑toe boots, etc.).
• Required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.
• Candidate must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary: $35 per hour.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

May be required to climb ladders, scaffolds, or structures; maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds; reach in all directions; handle and manipulate objects and materials; lift 30–50 pounds from ground, waist, or overhead; stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, crouch or squat; work in excessive heat or cold; operate in a loud environment; wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.

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, or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.