Commercial Pipefitter

Location

Orangeburg, SC

Wage

$25 – $32/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

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Posted on October 6, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are now hiring pipefitters to join our team in Orangeburg, SC. As a Pipefitter, you will be responsible for the layout, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional environments.

Responsibilities

  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, and bend pipes to exact specifications using a variety of hand tools and power tools.
  • Install and assemble pipe systems, supports, valves, and associated hydraulic, pneumatic, or steam systems.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, piping isometric drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Inspect, test, and troubleshoot piping systems for leaks and performance using air pressure or hydrostatic testing.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Pipefitter in a commercial or industrial mechanical environment.
  • Proficiency in pipe installation, including steel, copper, PVC, and cast iron piping.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and piping layouts.
  • Familiarity with rigging, threading machines, grooving tools, and other industry equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and commitment to safety.
  • Physical ability to lift heavy materials, climb ladders, and work in a variety of conditions.
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred.
  • OSHA 10 preferred.

Additional Information

  • Work hours are from 7a-3:30p.
  • Pay ranges from $25-$32 per hour depending on experience.

How this job compares in Orangeburg, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $27/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina, whose middle half runs $23–$35/hr across 47 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 53% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Orangeburg, SC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Orangeburg, SC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 108 other active welding openings from 85 employers. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Boiler Tube Company of America (BTA) (4), Parker Hannifin (3), and Thompson Construction Group, Inc. (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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