Job Description

Overview

Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the Pipefitter ensures all plumbing and piping systems are planned, laid out and installed to produce quality products in an efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Work with drawings, blueprints and burner schematics to layout and install gas, oil, air and water plumbing and piping.
  • Select, measure, cut, thread, form and install piping, fittings, valves, meters and gauges per order specifications.
  • Operate thread cutting machine to cut threads in piping.
  • Deburr threads and apply thread-sealing compounds; operate welder to weld pipes and secure attachments.
  • Assist in the testing of units and sub-units as required.
  • Schedule work and assign employees to best utilize man-hours and skills available.
  • Participate in the layout process with Electrical I/C Lead Person.
  • Maintain work area in an orderly and safe condition.
  • Communicate with Engineering personnel regarding project status or irregular situations.
  • Document situations and file pertinent information regarding projects.
  • Attend classes or seminars to remain current on technical aspects.

Requirements

  • Pipefitting Journeyman status or the equivalent preferred.
  • Related work experience in a Manufacturing environment, usually acquired through 5 years of exposure in pipefitting operations with a minimum of 3 years related to heat processing equipment.
  • Certified Welder Status in TIG, MIG, Black Iron and Stainless Steel.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
  • Proven ability to operate pipe-cutting equipment per specifications.
  • Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
  • Ability to record and log information accurately.
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Additional Information

  • Office Location: 3000 N 114th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222.
  • The role requires regular standing, walking, and movement throughout the production floor for extended periods.
  • Employees must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, fumes, dust, and fluctuating temperatures.
  • Personal protective equipment is required at all times.

How this job compares in Wauwatosa, WI

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Wisconsin currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$30/hr across 107 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 Wauwatosa, WI

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Wauwatosa, WI, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Wisconsin as a whole we're tracking 165 other active welding openings from 101 employers. Browse welding jobs across Wisconsin.

The most active employers in Wisconsin at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are QPS Employment Group (16), Staff on Site (9), and Gpac (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Wisconsin, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marinette at $32/hr, Waukesha at $30/hr, and Milwaukee at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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