Pipefitter (Fabrication Shop)

We are currently looking to hire Pipefitters to work in our Fabrication Shops located in Matthews, NC.

Basic Scope/Purpose

Lays out, fabricates, and assembles industrial processing systems.


Essential Functions/Duties

• Fit components as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Clean, bevel, prepare and install pipe with various fittings and weld joints
• Set-up, lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finish products.
• Operate forklifts, hoist, hand power tools, overhead cranes, grinders, cutting torch, plasma arc and other hand tools related to the job's needs.
• Read, understand, and follow job specifications, drawings, and/or work orders.
• Cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.
• Inspect equipment and if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

Conditions include working in a shop with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds. Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position. Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.

Tool List

Tool Box with Lock, 16' Tape Measure, Scribe, 10" & 18" Pipe Wrench, 14" Pipe Wrench, 24" Pipe Wrench, Pipefitter's Blue Book, 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket, 25' Tape Measure, 12" x 24" Framing Square, String Level, Pair of Leather Gloves, 8"& 12" Crescent Wrench, 420 Channel Locks, Torch Lighter (Striker), Chalk Line, Set of Allen Wrenches, Line Up Bar, Screwdriver (Flat), Set of Tip Cleaners, Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8", 15/16", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 1/4"), 24" Level, Pair of Cutting Goggles, Center Finder, Center Punch , 4" Wraparound, Wire Cutters, Plumb Bob, Set Blinding Wedges - Small, Hacksaw, 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer, Phillips Screwdriver, Combination Set (Tri- Square, Protractor, and Center Finder), Ratchet Drive 3/8" to 1" set, Construction Calculator

*Nothing in this job description restricts the Company's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Century Contractors offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

Century Contractors, Inc. will recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, nor any such characteristic as applicable by law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicant may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Century requires drug testing and background screening on all applicants offered work.
Please note: Century participates in the E-Verify program
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