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Renfrow Industrial is seeking experienced and dependable Pipe Fitters to support industrial construction, manufacturing, shutdown, process facility, utility, and heavy commercial projects. This skilled trade role is responsible for the layout, fabrication, fit-up, installation, testing, modification, and repair of process piping systems, utility piping systems, equipment connections, and associated supports within active industrial environments.

Pay Rate: $28 – $32 per hour (based on experience)

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Monday through Thursday (4x10s)

Overtime as needed

Initial project is in Greenwood w/ Per Diem

• Read and interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
• Lay out, fit, assemble, and install process piping and utility piping systems.
• Install valves, strainers, pumps, equipment tie-ins, and specialty piping components.
• Coordinate fit-up activities with welders to ensure proper joint preparation and weld quality.
• Verify pipe alignment, root openings, bevels, and fit-up tolerances prior to welding.
• Support weld sequencing, hydro testing, flushing, startup, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate with welders, riggers, millwrights, ironworkers, fabricators, and other mechanical trades.
• Perform shutdown work and system modifications in active industrial facilities.
• Follow all Renfrow Industrial, OSHA, and client-specific safety requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and work at heights.
• Must be comfortable working in active industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, shutdown environments, and outdoor heavy commercial jobsites.

• Minimum 3 years industrial piping construction experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs, and fabrication drawings.
• Working knowledge of industrial welding processes and proper pipe fit-up practices preferred.
• Ability to coordinate fit-up activities with welders and understand weld preparation requirements.
• Familiarity with SMAW (Stick) and GTAW (TIG) welding processes preferred.
• Ability to identify improper fit-up conditions prior to welding and correct deficiencies.
• Experience with process piping, utility piping, equipment tie-ins, and industrial shutdown work preferred.

• 50' Tape Measure
• 10” Adjustable Wrench
• 14” Pipe Wrench
• 18” Pipe Wrench
• 24” Pipe Wrench
• Hammer
• 2# Hammer
• Channel Locks
• Flat Screwdriver Set
• Phillips Screwdriver Set
• Torpedo Level
• 18” Level
• Wrap Around
• Framing Square
• 1/2” Socket Set (up to 1¼")
• Combination Wrenches (up to 1¼")
• Allen Wrenches
• Vice Grips
• Tubing Cutter
• Center Finder
• Chisels
• Half Round File
• Plum Bob

Safety is a core value at Renfrow Industrial. All employees are expected to actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by following company policies, attending required training, and stopping work when conditions are unsafe.

This position represents a skilled Pipe Fitter role with advancement opportunities into Lead Pipe Fitter, Combo Welder, and Piping Superintendent positions based on performance, training, experience, certifications, and company needs.

This position performs independent pipe fitting work within assigned scope but does not supervise or direct other employees.