Pipefitter

This role involves installing and fitting 4-inch or smaller piping systems on a commercial healthcare construction project. You will work with ProPress and Victaulic piping, interpret blueprints, and safely operate aerial lifts while maintaining high standards of safety and quality on site.

Responsibilities

• Install, fit, and assemble 4-inch or smaller piping systems in a commercial hospital environment.
• Work with ProPress and Victaulic piping systems to complete installations to specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints to plan and lay out pipe runs accurately.
• Operate scissor and boom lifts safely to access elevated work areas.
• Use basic hand tools such as cordless drills, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and hammers to perform daily tasks.
• Follow all site safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Collaborate with other trades and team members to ensure work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for company-provided tools and equipment.
• Travel reliably to the job site each day and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Document work as required and communicate progress or issues to site leadership.

• At least 3 years of pipefitting experience on commercial or industrial construction sites.
• Hands-on experience working with Victaulic and ProPress piping systems.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints for piping layout and installation.
• Current OSHA 10 certification or higher.
• Valid boom and scissor lift certification with the ability to operate aerial lifts safely.
• Proficiency in pipe fitting and working with piping and carbon steel materials.
• Ownership and competent use of basic hand tools including a cordless drill, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and a hammer.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to travel to the job site daily.
• Consistent use of required PPE, including a Type 2 hard hat with chin strap, high-visibility gear, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and cut-resistant gloves.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to construction site safety standards.

• Pipefitting Journeyman card or license.
• Journeyman-level plumbing or pipefitting license.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with pipe welding and general welding tasks.
• Experience with plumbing systems in commercial environments.
• Additional experience working with copper pipe and ProPress systems.
• Ability to work occasional overtime as project needs require.

You will join a team-focused construction environment that supports skilled tradespeople with steady, full-time hours and opportunities for overtime. Travelers may receive per diem support, making it easier to work away from home when needed. The company provides most specialized tools on site, invests in safety training and certifications, and offers the chance to work on a high-profile healthcare project that adds meaningful experience to your career.

Work Environment

This position is based on a large commercial healthcare construction project at a children’s hospital. The standard schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Saturday work anticipated in late spring and early summer as project demands increase. You will work both indoors and outdoors in an active construction site environment, frequently at heights using scissor and boom lifts. The role involves regular use of piping tools, ProPress and Victaulic systems, and basic hand tools, while additional specialized tools are provided on site. The required dress code includes full PPE: a Type 2 hard hat with chin strap, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and cut-resistant gloves, in line with strict safety standards for a hospital construction setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.

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.