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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Shop Pipefitter to join our fabrication team in Arizona. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of takeoffs, isometric drawings, spool drawings, and maps, along with hands-on experience fabricating with buttweld, threaded, and grooved piping systems.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret isometric and spool drawings, maps, and takeoffs for pipe fabrication.
  • Fabricate piping systems using stainless steel and carbon steel piping/tubing, along with buttweld, threaded, and grooved techniques.
  • Perform accurate layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly of pipes and components.
  • Calculate pipe dimensions, cut lengths, and angles to ensure precise fit and high-quality fabrication.
  • Apply quality assurance and quality control measures to all fabrication processes to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
  • Inspect completed work for accuracy, weld quality, and dimensional tolerances before release.
  • Uphold company safety standards by following OSHA guidelines, using required PPE, and promoting a safe work environment in the shop.
  • Document fabrication, inspection, and safety activities as required for QA/QC and safety compliance tracking.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, QA/QC personnel, and project managers to ensure deadlines, quality expectations, and safety requirements are consistently met.
  • Work independently to complete shop fabrication tasks with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a pipefitter in a shop or industrial environment.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret isometric and spool drawings.
  • Knowledge of stainless steel and carbon steel piping/tubing.
  • Skilled in fabricating with buttweld, threaded, and grooved piping systems.
  • Experience with quality assurance, quality control, and safety standards in pipe fabrication.
  • Ability to perform takeoffs and dimension calculations for fabrication.
  • Familiarity with tools and equipment used in pipe cutting, threading, welding, and assembly.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to producing high-quality, precision work while upholding company safety standards.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chandler, AZ currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$28/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 53 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 30 different employers. 19 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 464 other active welding openings from 281 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

Comfort Systems USA Southwest currently has 4 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (13), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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