Pipe Fitter

Pipe Fitter

At Bearing Construction, we offer a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally while building strong, lasting relationships. Our culture thrives on collaboration, backed by a foundation of stability, loyalty, and innovation.

We are committed to enhancing the environmental quality of every community we serve and have become the trusted contractor of choice for many of our best clients.

With exciting opportunities on the horizon, both for our company and each team member, there's never been a better time to join us. Become part of a high-performing team delivering exceptional construction management and engineering services.

Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $19.23-25.62 per hour. Compensation is based on your unique qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive base salary to include merit increases, annual bonus potential, and an extensive benefits plan for you and your family that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement 401k plan, life insurance, short-term disability, and other supplemental options. As an employee of Bearing Construction, Inc., you will also receive perks like a semiannual clothing allowance to spend in our company webstore and have access to our employee perk programs like Working Advantage, which offers exclusive deals and offers on various products, services, and experiences.

Job Summary

The Pipe Fitter position should demonstrate ample experience in assembling and installing pipe systems according to specifications. In addition, the Pipe Fitter position requires excellent mechanical skills and a good understanding of the requirements and precautions necessary for working with pipes conveying process air, chemicals and liquids.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspecting the workplace, clearing obstructions and preparing materials and equipment.
• Studying blueprints and planning pipe systems and related equipment installations.
• Using a variety of tools to modify pipes to specifications.
• Measuring and marking pipes for cutting and threading.
• Assembling pipe components and systems.
• Verification and testing of process piping systems.
• Securing pipes to walls and fixtures with brackets, clamps, and welding equipment.
• Ordering required materials such as pipes, hangars, brackets, hydraulic cylinders, etc.
• Repairing and maintaining pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.
• Clearing pipe systems of obstructions and testing their functionality.
• Complying with relevant codes, specifications and regulatory standards.
• Rigging and supporting of process piping and appurtenances.
• Display, communicate and enforce Bearing safety protocols and standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain strong attention to detail.
• A familiarity with SDR pipe, C900 pipe, stainless steel process pipe, ductile iron, etc.

Experience and Education

• 5+ years of proven experience as a pipe fitter.
• Valid Driver's License
• Detailed knowledge of process air, chemical, water and wastewater systems.
• Detailed knowledge of proper construction and pipe fitting techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an active outdoor construction site environment.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and be exposed to dirt or dust.
• Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment while at work.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time while standing.