Pipefitter Foreman

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

• Measure, cut, and bend various sizes of pipe and tubing to required angle/length using pipe cutters and benders
• Threading and assembling black pipe
• Groove and assemble steel pipe
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications
• Install valves, hangers, supports and flanges in piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications
• Repair leaks in all types of pipe systems
• Assemble, install, and repair piping systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes
• Assist with coordination of materials, labor, and equipment
• Order, inventory, and receive material delivered on computer
• Responsible for training and developing apprentices
• Ensure all safety procedures and quality standards are followed
• Work with other departments as needed

• Minimum 5 - 7 years of pipefitting or plumbing experience in a commercial/industrial setting
• Must have previous experience in supervision (1 - 3 years minimum is preferred)
• Must have strong communication skills
• Can perform Job/Site layouts
• Cooling tower knowledge
• Chiller knowledge
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints
• Can read/interpret the following: Schematics, Product Specifications
• Mechanical code knowledge
• Valid Driver's License

• Has a CSD 1/backflow Certification
• Monitor actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule
• Knowledge of municipal water supplies, valve configurations and operating
• Capable of accurately troubleshooting all systems, wet, dry, pre-action
• Knowledge and piping of Air compressors/ Air dryers for dry and pre-action systems

• Aerial lift Operation – Boom & Scissor Lift
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Telehandler
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material

• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Calculate load weights
• Rigger 2 training – trains on above

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain