Process Pipe Fitter

With over 40 years of experience, Southern Piedmont Piping, SPPI, is a family owned and operated process piping/mechanical contractor specializing in servicing some of the nation's top manufacturers. SPPI prides itself on quality work with friendly and responsive staff. Everyone here at SPPI is considered a team player. We strive to hire responsible, dependable, honest people. Our goal is to see everyone within the company grow and succeed.

In Field Pipe Fitter
This person will be responsible for laying out pipe, threading pipe, and getting various types of pipe ready to be welded on in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. He/she will also need knowledge and experience in the fabrication of metal structures/products in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. He/she will also be expected to assist the jobsite team with whatever duties necessary to complete the project on time and as requested by the customer.

Skills and Expectations
Lay out pipe systems, hanger, and equipment from drawings and job specifications
Install all mechanical piping systems and connect piping to equipment
Experience in assembling and installing a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including SS, CS, copper, propress, and pvc.
Skilled in prepping and connecting pipes, using threaded, welded, grooved, soldered, brazed, fused, solvent welded joints, and pressed piping
Ability to secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools
Read and understand Isometric Drawings
Ability to Layout, miter fittings and fabrication of Branch Saddles
Assist jobsite team members in assembly, installation, painting, and other tasks required for each project
Operate grinder and wire wheel, portaband, threading machine, and other power tools
Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with the use of measurement tools
a good understanding of metal fabrication such as platforms, specialty guards, bollards, handrails, stairs, etc
a good understanding of basic millwright work such as installing pumps, setting tanks, moving equipment, etc
Work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other contractors, to execute the project
Understand and adhere to all OSHA and customer required safety regulations
Keep accurate notes, and possibly daily reports to assist the foreman and PM with their communications with the customer.
Demonstrate good people skills and is able to build trust, be a good teacher, and display good communication.
Keep company issued truck, tools, and equipment serviced and clean
All other duties as needed and assigned by management

Physical Requirements
The ability to lift objects weighing over 40 lbs
The ability to walk comfortably throughout the day
The ability to work without taking opioid pain killers, and/or illegal drugs
The ability to work in non comfort controlled environments
The ability to work in stressful environments
The ability to perform a 10 hour work day

Experience
3 year's experience as an in field pipe fitter

Requirements
Two work history references
Government issued ID (state drivers license or ID card)
Clean background
Clean drug test
Clean safety record
The ability to communicate via cell phone, text, email, and/or fax
The ability to get to work on a daily basis
All employees must have required PPE which includes steel toe work boots, a hard hat, and safety glasses according to OSHA and ANSI standards.

What we offer:
BCBS Insurance with employee portion deducted prior to weekly payroll taxes resulting in an average savings of over $1,000/yr
Delta Dental Insurance
Annual safety boot reimbursement with proof of purchase
Annual safety Rx glasses reimbursement with proof of purchase
Paid holidays after 30 days of continuous full-time work
Vacation
Matching retirement

Job type: Full time
Pay rate: $28/hr or more depending upon experience, certifications, and work references
Travel: Most jobs are primarily within 60-80 miles of Charlotte during the business day, with occasional out of state and overnight travel. Per diem and travel time will only apply once the jobsite is over 90 miles from the SPPI office, or otherwise negotiated with the customer.