Fire Sprinkler Foreman / Lead Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

Fire Sprinkler Foreman / Lead Fitter

Job Overview

• Company: Williams Fire Sprinkler Company (WFSC)
• Salary/Pay Rate: $24 - $36 per hour
• Location: Greenville, NC.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (Day Shift) with overtime, weekends, and on-call work as needed
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid driver’s license

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital field leader, guiding crews to install, service, and maintain life-safety fire protection systems. This role empowers you to drive project success while enforcing safety and quality standards that protect the local community. You will have the stability to grow your long-term career in a supportive environment backed by decades of industry tradition.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and coordinate dedicated field crews to ensure fire protection projects stay ahead of schedule.
• Interpret complex blueprints and construction documents to guide precise field installations.
• Assemble and secure piping systems, fittings, valves, and equipment according to NFPA standards.
• Manage safe work practices and enforce the proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot fire sprinkler systems to ensure total operational compliance.
• Operate specialized equipment including pipe threaders, groovers, and aerial lifts safely.
• Maintain strong customer service and clear communication with project stakeholders at all times.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of professional experience in pipe fitting or fire sprinkler installation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a construction crew.
• Working knowledge of standard NFPA codes and fire protection installation methodologies.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and translating blueprints into field execution.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean, acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work on ladders up to 20 feet and scaffolding or lifts up to 80 feet.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of fire sprinkler installation/fitting experience preferred.
• Previous lead, foreman, or crew leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates ready to step into their first leadership role are encouraged to apply
• Advanced, comprehensive working knowledge of specialized commercial NFPA fire codes.
• Prior experience training and mentoring apprentice-level pipe fitters in the field.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to complex wet, dry, or pre-action system layouts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based directly on your field experience.
• Provided company vehicle for business and job site transportation.
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring an employer matching contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability insurance coverage options.
• Paid time off program including vacation days and observed holidays.
• Access to ongoing professional training and industry certification opportunities.

About Us

Williams Fire Sprinkler Company (WFSC) is a family-oriented, team-driven organization that has valued quality and safety since 1972. We foster a culture of stability and tradition where professionals can build long-term careers through collaboration and dedicated mentorship.

Williams Fire Sprinkler Company (WFSC) 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.