Pipefitter/Welder

Job Title: Construction Pipefitting and Welding Foreman

26-30/hr

Job Description

This role leads field crews on commercial new construction projects, overseeing carbon steel pipe welding and pipefitting activities from layout through installation. The foreman coordinates welders and fitters, ensures accurate blueprint interpretation, and drives safe, high-quality mechanical and piping installations on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews of stick welders and pipe fitters on commercial new construction projects.
• Lay out jobs from blueprints and construction plans, ensuring accurate placement of piping and materials.
• Coordinate the assembly and installation of carbon steel pipe and associated piping systems.
• Oversee stick welding work on primarily carbon steel pipe, ensuring weld quality and adherence to specifications.
• Direct and support the installation of PVC, cast iron, and other mechanical piping components.
• Ensure proper pipe fitting, plumbing-related connections, and soldering tasks are completed to code and project standards.
• Organize daily work activities, assign tasks, and monitor progress to meet project timelines.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with safety and construction standards.
• Communicate job requirements and installation plans clearly to crew members.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices on the construction site.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to lead and supervise a crew in a construction environment.
• Hands-on experience with carbon steel pipe installation and stick welding.
• Strong pipefitting skills, including layout, assembly, and installation of piping systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction blueprints.
• Experience with commercial new construction mechanical and piping installations.
• Practical knowledge of installing PVC and cast iron piping.
• Competence in plumbing-related tasks and soldering in a construction setting.
• Effective communication skills for directing and coordinating crew activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in mechanical piping and plumbing systems on commercial projects.
• Experience organizing and sequencing work for multiple welders and pipe fitters.
• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing installation and layout challenges in the field.
• Ability to collaborate with other trades and site personnel to keep work on schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values experienced construction professionals and long-term, locally based work. The organization offers the opportunity to apply and grow your leadership skills on significant commercial projects in the area, providing stable work for those who have built their careers in the local construction market.

Work Environment

This position is based on active commercial construction sites with a focus on mechanical and piping installations. Work involves hands-on tasks such as stick welding, pipe fitting, and installing carbon steel, PVC, and cast iron piping systems. The role operates in typical construction conditions, including exposure to outdoor weather, varying temperatures, and active jobsite noise. Standard construction attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are required at all times while on site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Spartanburg,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.