Foreman Pipefitter

Foreman Pipefitter

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts.
Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with occasional overtime or on-call rotation during peak seasons.

Job Summary

Airco Service Company, Inc, a leading commercial HVAC/Mechanicals contractor in Troy, IL, is seeking an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead field crews installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems across mechanical, HVAC, and process applications. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll plan work, coordinate manpower/materials, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive jobsite execution in partnership with project management and customers.

Benefits/Perks

Competitive hourly pay ($45-$55/hr)
Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays & PTO
Ongoing training & certifications
Company uniforms & tool assistance
Career growth & advancement track
Supportive, team-oriented culture
Diverse commercial & industrial project exposure
Safety-first environment with modern equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of pipefitters and apprentices on commercial/industrial job sites; assign tasks and ensure productivity and workmanship standards.

• Review drawings (blueprints, isometrics, piping schematics) and plan pipe runs, sequencing, and installation approach; confirm field conditions and resolve conflicts.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and client representatives to hit schedule milestones, manage constraints, and maintain jobsite communication.

• Install, assemble, and align piping systems (carbon steel, stainless, copper, PVC/CPVC, etc.) including valves, flanges, supports, and hangers—remaining hands-on as needed.

• Direct and verify fabrication activities (thread, groove, weld, braze, join) and ensure proper fit-up, alignment, and support installation.

• Oversee testing/commissioning readiness: pressure testing, inspections, punch list completion, and documentation to confirm compliance and system integrity.

• Manage jobsite materials and tooling: coordinate deliveries, track inventory, identify long-lead needs, and maintain equipment in safe working order.

• Enforce safety protocols and lead by example: daily pre-task planning, JHA/JSAs, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, housekeeping, and incident prevention.

• Mentor and train apprentices/junior pipefitters; provide on-the-job coaching and maintain standards for craftsmanship and professionalism.

• Identify scope changes, field issues, or productivity risks early; communicate promptly to project management with recommended solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent technical trade schooling) preferred.

• Minimum of 5–10 years of pipefitting/mechanical piping experience in commercial/industrial settings, with prior lead/foreman experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication plans; capable of field planning and layout.

• Strong working knowledge of fabrication and installation methods: alignment, supports/hangers, threading, grooving, welding/brazing (as applicable), joining techniques, and pressure testing.

• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate work across trades, and maintain schedule/quality under real jobsite conditions.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.

• Strong safety mindset with experience enforcing jobsite safety practices and leading toolbox talks / pre-task planning.

• Preferred: journeyman pipefitter credential; welding certification (AWS/ASME); experience with HVAC/process piping systems (steam, chilled/hot water, compressed air, process utilities).