Pipefitter​/Sheetmetal Worker - Enola, PA

Responsibilities

Pipe fitters (Sheet metal Workers) are responsible for piping hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bending, and shaping sheet metal, and light fabrication. Journeyman pipe fitters must be able to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, be familiar with repair shop equipment and tools, have welding/burning experience, and have at least 3 years’ experience doing pipe fitting work or pipe work as applied to buildings, machinery, and heavy equipment.

Some experience in sheet metal work will be helpful. Journeyman status is preferred but will consider those with less experience to fill student Pipefitter positions.

• Diesel mechanic experience
• Understand oral and written communication
• Decision Making
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Accountability
• Ability to work independent or with a team

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience using measuring devices
• Basic technical knowledge of diesel mechanics/ repair experience

Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 44B, 1316, MK, 3E3X1 are encouraged to apply.

Working hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. The work environment is a shop and outdoor work.

Pipe fitters (Sheet metal Workers) will undergo 1 week of Mechanical Safety Orientation during their first week of employment and 6 weeks of craft specific training, at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. During the training, trainees will be reimbursed for one round-trip and provided lodging and meal cards ($20/day).

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042. This order and the associated federal safety protocols for federal contractors that were issued on September 24, 2021, require covered contractors who work with the federal government to ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or approved for a health or religious accommodation by January 18, 2022. As a covered federal contractor, Norfolk Southern must adhere to these legal requirements.

If you are made a conditional job offer, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, or apply and be approved for a health or religious accommodation prior to your start date.