STS Technical Services is hiring a Pipefitter in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to support the fabrication and installation of plumbing and piping systems used in industrial heat-processing equipment.

This role is designed for an experienced pipefitting professional who can work from blueprints and burner schematics, fabricate and install piping systems, operate threading and welding equipment, and maintain strict quality and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Pipefitter is responsible for planning, laying out and installing gas, oil, air and water piping systems used in standard and complex industrial oven systems.

Working from drawings, blueprints, specifications and burner schematics, this position will select, measure, cut, thread, form and install piping components while coordinating with Engineering, Electrical and Production personnel throughout the build process.

Responsibilities Read and work from drawings, blueprints and burner schematics

Lay out and install gas, oil, air and water plumbing and piping systems

Determine piping layouts that support efficient installation and workmanship

Support standard and complex industrial oven systems

Select piping, fittings, valves, meters and gauges according to specifications

Measure and cut piping

Thread and form piping as required

Install piping components according to production requirements

Operate pipe-threading equipment

Deburr threaded piping

Apply thread-sealing compounds

Operate welding equipment to weld piping and secure attachments

Assist with testing completed units and subassemblies

Schedule work and coordinate available labor and skills with production requirements

Participate in piping and electrical layout activities

Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area

Communicate project status and irregular conditions with Engineering personnel

Document project issues and maintain pertinent job information

Attend technical classes or seminars as required to remain current within the trade

Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Approximately five years of pipefitting experience in a manufacturing environment

At least three years of pipefitting experience involving heat-processing equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to read burner schematics

Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Experience operating pipe-cutting and threading equipment

Ability to accurately record and document project information

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong decision-making skills

Ability to follow verbal, written and diagram-based instructions

Ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals Preferred Qualifications Pipefitting Journeyman status or equivalent experience

Certified Welder status in TIG welding

Certified Welder status in MIG welding

Black iron welding experience

Stainless steel welding experience Travel Requirements

No travel is required for this position.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production floor

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to support heavier material handling with team assistance or mechanical devices

Manual dexterity required to position, thread, weld and assemble piping components

Hand-eye coordination required when operating threading machines, welding equipment and cutting tools

Ability to climb ladders

Ability to access elevated work platforms

Ability to work in confined spaces as required

Visual ability to read schematics and accurately measure materials

Ability to hear equipment sounds, alarms and verbal instructions

Ability to work in varying hot and cold conditions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily within an active manufacturing facility.

The position may involve exposure to noise, fumes, dust and changing temperatures while working around welding equipment, pipe-threading machines, forklifts and fabrication tools.

Employees are required to follow established safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and steel-toe footwear.

Daily activities may include fabrication, installation, testing, troubleshooting and documentation depending on production schedules and operational priorities.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have extensive pipefitting experience and are comfortable working from blueprints and schematics while fabricating and installing industrial piping systems, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Pipefitter in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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