Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high‑quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

This full‑time Pipefitter position will be located in Parsons, KS. The position is contingent on a contract award. The starting hourly rate is $29.32, equated to an annual wage range of $53,393 in compliance with state pay‑transparency laws. Final compensation may vary based on experience and location.

• Installs, bends, cuts, grooves, and threads pipe.
• Install and maintain welded pipe.
• Install and maintain water lines, nitrogen lines, air filters, regulators, and oilers.
• Assembles, installs, and tests air logic controls per engineering drawings and/or special instructions.
• Reads engineering air and mechanical related design drawings.
• Reads and understands air logic schematics.
• Troubleshoots and repairs air control systems.
• Makes mechanical adjustments to equipment as required to make operative for item rate and quality production as related to air control system repairs.
• Removes and replaces mechanical components as part of repairing and troubleshooting air control systems.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and fills out proper forms.
• Installs and performs maintenance on all air filters, regulators, cylinders, and oilers.
• Performs assembly and repairs at workbench.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background screening process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $53,393. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs including pet insurance.

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.).
• Stooping (bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (to reach arms or legs in any direction).
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds.
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion).
• Manual Dexterity (picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers).
• Grasping (use of hand to apply pressure).
• Feeling (perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.).
• Climbing (ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb).
• Hearing.
• Talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in:
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.).

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reaso, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.