Pipe Fitter​/Welder; Manufacturing

Job Overview

Job Title: Pipe Fitter

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Number of Positions: 2

Schedule: 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Thursday

Location: Front Royal, VA

Type of Position: Full‑Time (Permanent), not contract or temp

Pay: Depends upon experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED required (No Exceptions)

Important: Position does not offer per diem.

Important: 2 years’ experience in Pipe Fitting/Pipe Fabrication in a Manufacturing environment required. Forklift experience is required. You do not have to be certified.

Background: Must pass Background Check & Drug Screening.

The Pipe Fitter will be working in a pipe crew at a chemical manufacturing site. The crew typically works 10‑hour days Monday through Thursday, but members must be available to work overtime on weekdays and weekends when required. Work will consist of piping systems, coded vessels, and other mechanical work. This candidate will be a member of a 6‑man pipe crew and jobs are typically assigned to teams of two from the crew.

This pipe crew is part of the site’s 18‑person construction crew. The site is located in a manufacturing facility in Front Royal, VA.

• Follow proper safety procedures and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in an industrial environment working around solvents and chemicals.
• Be capable of working at heights.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to determine proper material needed per task and procedure.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays, day before and after as needed.
• Be able to read and understand Piping and Instrument (P&I) drawings and isometric drawings.
• Be able to fabricate and fit piping.
• Be capable of forklift and JCB lift operation. (We will provide training when required).
• Be willing to do other mechanical jobs than pipe work. Will discuss at interview.
• Must be available for call‑in emergency shutdown work.
• Must be able to perform work to quality standards.

The candidate will primarily work weekdays with the possibility of overtime. Will interface daily with Construction Supervisor, area safety personnel, area operations and maintenance personnel.

• Minimum 2‑years Pipe fabrication experience in a Manufacturing environment required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass Background Check and Drug Screening.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of and experience working in chemical process operations preferred.
• Commitment to safety.
• Communication skills.

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments:
Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refine, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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