Mechanical Technician (Pipefitter)

Overview

Seeking 2 temporary contractor positions:

Mechanical Technicians with skillset to assembly process skids. Background in pipefitting,
stainless steel process piping, tubing, pipe and tube fittings, PVC piping, process
equipment (pumps, valves, installation), machine shop and power tools.

This is a temporary 12 week position with a possible 6 week extension.

Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM, Some overtime may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Piping & Joint Assembly: Install, align, and torque process piping systems
• across multiple joint types, such as flanged spools, threaded/NPT connections, compression fittings, and hose barbs, following specified torque sequences and gasket specs
• Tubing Fabrication & Routing: Measure, cut, deburr, and bend small-bore tubing; route
• lines neatly and assemble compression fittings (e.g., Swagelok, Parker) to manufacturer depth and gap-gauge standards.
• Machine Shop & Power Tool Fabrication: Cut, saw, drill, chop, and tap steel, aluminum, plastics (PVC/CPVC), and structural wood using cold saws, horizontal/vertical band saws, drill presses, and handheld power tools to build skid mounts and brackets.
• Process Component & Equipment Installation: Identify, mount, and integrate fluid process hardware into skid frames — pumps, manual/actuated valves, heat exchangers,and instrumentation.
• Weld Preparation Support: Measure, cut, deburr, and precision-face pipe and tubing
• Drawing Interpretation & Material Planning: Read and interpret Process &
• Equipment Rigging, Forklift Handling & Anchoring: Safely rig, pick, move, and spot

Qualifications & Skills

• P&ID & Drawing Literacy: Read P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and BOMs for assembly and
• parts staging.
• Piping & Flange Makeup: Fit, align, and torque flanged, NPT, and barbed joints to engineering specs.
• Tube Bending & Routing: Measure, bend, deburr, and install small-bore tubing cleanly.
• Compression Fitting Expertise: Assemble and gauge Swagelok and Parker fittings to
• Power Tool Proficiency: Cut, saw, drill, and tap metals and plastics using band saws,
• Weld Joint Preparation: Cut, face, deburr, and solvent-clean tube and pipe for welders
• Plastic Piping Assembly: Cut, prep, dry-fit, and solvent-cement PVC pipes and fittings
• Forklift & Rigging Execution: Safely operate forklifts, slings, and skates to spot, level, and anchor heavy skids.

Work Environment & Physical DemandsMostly indoors lab, warehouse and factory environments. Some outdoor fields and plant assembly. Requires use of ladder, standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting components weighing up to 50 lbs. Will require travel between sites for moving items.

Technical Experience: Often requires 1–3 years of experience

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have pipe bending and fitting experience on an industrial pressurized level?
• Do you have experience working with compression fittings on an industrial level?
• Do you have experience rigging pumps and compressors on an industrial level?

Work Location: In person