Pipefitter; Construction

Pipefitter (Construction) – GEM Incorporated

Join as a Lead Technician (Pipefitter) to design, install, maintain, and repair pipe systems across construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

As a Lead Technician (Pipefitter), you will be a key member of our technical team, bringing your expertise to the installation, maintenance, and repair‑and‑replacement of pipe systems. This role requires a high level of skill, knowledge, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

• Install and maintain pipe systems per specifications and codes, including inspections, repairs, and reassembly.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and efficient project completion.
• Diagnose failures, troubleshoot, and adjust or replace worn mechanisms using hand tools and test equipment.
• Read blueprints to determine required components and layout.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory standards, safety protocols, and company guidelines.
• Conduct quality inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Calculate service costs, handle customer payments, and manage financial record keeping.
• Maintain accurate work logs, including parts used, time spent, and any issues encountered.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project managers, and clients, and respond to dispatch calls.
• Participate in safety training and uphold safety protocols during all activities.
• Pursue continuous learning to keep skills and knowledge current.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Refrigeration/Sheet metal or Pipefitter license (Journeyman).
• Enrollment or completion of required trade school per state apprentice regulations.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with local and national codes and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.

• Typical noise level moderate to loud.
• Work may include evenings, early mornings, weekends, or holidays.
• Indoor and outdoor work in various climates, including cold, hot, and humid conditions.
• Physical demands: reaching, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, bending; carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Capacity for close and distance vision, and ability to adapt visual settings.

Entry level – Part‑time – Construction