Medical Gas Pipefitter

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Gas Pipefitter – Lead High-Purity Medical & Industrial Process Piping Installations

Job Overview

• Company: High Purity Solutions.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $36.00 to $45.50 per hour (Up to $47.00 per hour based on experience).
• Location: Elkton, MD - Field Operations (Travel-Based Assignments).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Medical Gas Systems / High-Purity Industrial & Commercial Facilities.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required (Must be willing to obtain certification).

The Opportunity

You will step into a specialized role executing high-purity medical gas piping installations critical to healthcare and advanced industrial operations. This position offers a dedicated field professional the opportunity to deploy advanced brazing and purging techniques within a stable, family-owned business. You will benefit from a collaborative environment that provides substantial travel incentives and treats your technical craft with the respect it deserves.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Fabricate and install specialized medical-grade copper piping networks to strict regulatory standards.
• Execute precise nitrogen purging procedures during brazing and welding to prevent oxidation and ensure system purity.
• Implement a strong commercial and industrial pipefitting background to safely route critical process gas systems.
• Handle medical-grade materials meticulously to protect cleanroom environments from contamination or damage.
• Interpret engineering blueprints and system isometric drawings to guarantee exact dimensional accuracy.
• Collaborate with project foremen and quality control inspectors to verify leak-free system integrity.
• Prepare for and successfully clear required industry certification tests to validate ongoing field compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of verified professional experience specifically handling Medical Gas (Med Gas) piping.
• Proven experience installing and properly handling medical-grade copper piping systems.
• Practical mastery of line purging techniques during active brazing or welding procedures.
• Solid foundational background in complex commercial or industrial pipefitting environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active Medical Gas Certification (Candidates without it must be willing to test and pass).
• Professional hands-on experience working with industrial stainless steel piping systems.
• Prior experience executing high-purity piping within semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or healthcare facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages scaling up to $47.00 per hour based on field depth.
• Per diem provided for traveling projects.
• Weekly pay cycle execution with consistent project hours.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Complete safety equipment provided alongside ongoing technical and certification training support.

About Us

High Purity Solutions is a family-owned mechanical contractor specializing in high-purity process piping for the country's most critical infrastructure. We avoid the corporate red tape to focus on real relationships, fast decision-making, and stable, long-term employment. Join a specialized crew that values safety, respect, and top-tier technical craftsmanship. Learn more at

High Purity Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.