Pipefitter

Job Title: Pipefitter

Job Description

The Pipefitter performs installation and layout of copper piping systems for HVAC and air conditioning applications, with a strong focus on brazing, soldering, and precise blueprint interpretation. This role leads field activities on site, ensuring high-quality workmanship on main and branch lines, VRV and VRF systems, and all associated pipe connections to branch boxes and wall-mounted units.

Responsibilities

• Brazing and soldering copper pipe to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Dry fitting copper pipe to prepare for final brazed and soldered connections.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints to accurately lay out copper branch lines and main lines.
• Laying out and installing main lines and branch lines for HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Installing and connecting piping for VRV and VRF systems, including branch boxes and wall-mounted units.
• Performing the full scope of pipefitting tasks, including threading, beveling, and general piping installation.
• Overseeing HVAC installation work related to piping and ensuring proper integration with HVAC systems.
• Coordinating daily work activities on site to meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Ensuring all work complies with applicable safety requirements and site regulations.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in brazing and soldering copper pipe in a construction or mechanical setting.
• Proficiency in dry fitting copper pipe to ensure accurate alignment and fit prior to final connections.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for piping layouts, including main lines and branch lines.
• Hands-on experience installing piping for VRV and VRF systems and connecting to branch boxes and wall-mounted units.
• Strong pipefitting skills, including welding-related tasks, threading, beveling, and general piping installation.
• Practical experience with HVAC system installation and air conditioning piping.
• F60 certification.
• G60 certification.
• SST 10-hour and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Valid worker’s wallet (proof of required safety and site credentials).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working on commercial HVAC or air conditioning projects.
• Familiarity with installation standards and best practices for VRV and VRF systems.
• Ability to coordinate with other trades on site to ensure smooth installation and system integration.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality piping workmanship and leak-free systems.
• Ability to follow safety procedures rigorously and promote a safe work culture on site.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable employer with a strong project backlog, offering long-term, permanent work opportunities. You receive competitive hourly pay and gain access to benefits and paid time off after the contract period, supporting both your financial security and work-life balance. You work on substantial, visible projects that allow you to build your skills and experience in advanced HVAC and piping systems.

Work Environment

Work takes place on site at a commercial facility in Brooklyn, focusing on HVAC and piping installation within an active construction or renovation environment. Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. The role involves working with copper piping, brazing and soldering equipment, threading and beveling tools, and other standard pipefitting and HVAC installation tools. You work in a construction setting that may include noise, dust, and varying temperatures, and you are expected to follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Astoria, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Astoria,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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