Industrial Pipe Welder​/Pipefitter

Job Description

Industrial Pipe Welder / Pipefitter

Palmyra, PA | $30–$40/hour | Full-Time | Direct Hire

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Pipe Welder / Pipefitter for industrial mechanical projects throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

This is not a production welding position. We need someone with real experience fitting, laying out, and welding industrial piping systems in the field and/or shop environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Fit, lay out, fabricate, and install industrial piping systems
• Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
• Perform TIG/GTAW and Stick/SMAW welding
• Work with process piping, utility piping, and sanitary piping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings
• Measure, cut, bevel, fit, and assemble pipe
• Perform pipe layout and calculate offsets
• Rig and position pipe, equipment, and fabricated components
• Perform industrial fabrication, cutting, grinding, and installation work
• Work around plant equipment, machinery, structural steel, and industrial systems
• Assist with shutdowns, equipment installs, plant maintenance, and related mechanical work

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial pipe welding and/or pipe fitting experience
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
• Proficiency with TIG and Stick welding
• Ability to perform pipe layout, fitting, and fabrication independently
• Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, and P&IDs
• Experience with process piping, utility piping, sanitary piping, or plant piping strongly preferred
• Experience with rigging and industrial mechanical work is a plus
• Must be comfortable working in active industrial and manufacturing environments
• Must be willing to complete a weld test, including 6G welding, when required
• Must be dependable and able to work overtime and weekends when projects require it

Schedule & Travel

Most projects are located within approximately 1.5 hours of the Palmyra shop, including the Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Allentown areas.

This position may require:

• Overtime
• Weekend work
• Early starts
• Travel to customer facilities
• Work inside active industrial plants and manufacturing facilities

Compensation

$30–$40/hour based on experience, welding ability, pipe fitting skills, and overall industrial background.

Experienced candidates who can independently fit, lay out, fabricate, and weld industrial piping systems will be considered toward the top of the range.

If you're an experienced Pipe Welder, Pipefitter/Welder, Industrial Welder, Process Pipe Welder, or Industrial Mechanical Welder looking for steady work with a strong industrial contractor, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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