Full-Time
Mechanical Pipe Fitter
Dearing Compressor
51-200 employees
Distributes and services compressors and pumps
No salary listed
Youngstown, OH, USA
In Person
Associate's
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- An Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to select pipe types and sizes and related materials according to specifications.
- Ability to cut and thread pipe and assemble and install metal pipes, tubes, and fittings.
- Ability to perform air tests on pipe systems to check for leaks.
- Select the type and size of pipe and related materials such as supports and hangers according to specifications.
- Plan installations to avoid obstructions and interference with other workers' activities.
- Cut and thread pipe.
- Assemble and install iron, steel, copper, and stainless-steel pipes, tubes, and fittings.
- Connect pipes using threaded joints.
- Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
- Perform air tests in pipe systems by observing the connected pressure gauge to test for leaks.
- Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
- Track and record heat numbers from various pipes and fittings for individual pipe runs.
- Cross-train in other assembly-team functions such as setup, welding, and assembly.
Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. provides compression and pumping solutions by distributing and packaging equipment for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic systems. They represent leading manufacturers and combine their products with engineering, design, installation, and ongoing service to keep equipment running smoothly. Unlike competitors that focus only on products, Dearing emphasizes consultative support, reliable performance, and long-term service rooted in the family philosophy that “SERVICE is the KEY to the SALE.” Their goal is to deliver dependable equipment and systems with high service excellence for industrial and energy customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boardman, Oregon
Founded
1945
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 J&L Supply acquisition expands territory and adds blower and vacuum capabilities.
- March 2026 Sparkle property purchase gives Dearing expansion room beside existing Boardman operations.
- The company keeps J&L's team and location, preserving relationships and accelerating cross-sell.
What critics are saying
- Richard H. Dearing stepped down in 2022; family succession can fracture under pressure.
- J&L Supply integration risks service disruption if Huntington customers resist Dearing branding.
- Ohio regional concentration leaves Dearing exposed if one major industrial account leaves.
What makes Dearing Compressor unique
- Family-owned since 1945, Dearing sells compressor systems, engineered packages, and industrial components.
- It anchors around Gardner Denver systems and service across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
- Boardman campus expansion supports training, customer visits, and industrial operations integration.
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Disability Insurance
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Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company News
Dearing Compressor acquires West Virginia distributor. by Staff Monday, April 13, 2026 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. has acquired J&L Supply Co. of Huntington, W.Va., expanding the local manufacturer and distributor's coverage in the southern Ohio, eastern Kentucky and West Virginia markets. J&L Supply will continue to operate as a business unit within Dearing's Industrial Products Division at J&L Supply's location in Huntington. Existing customer contacts and service operations remain in place. "J&L has spent more than 40 years building strong customer relationships in this market, and that's what we're here to continue," said Pat Kelly, vice president of distributed products at Dearing Compressor. "The same team, the same location, the same focus on service - that doesn't change." Founded in the early 1980s, J&L Supply specializes in Gardner Denver air compressor systems and service, the same product line central to Dearing's operations. The combined organization represents more than 130 years of industry experience across a shared service territory. The acquisition also extends Dearing's capabilities in the region to include low-pressure blowers, vacuum pumps, high-pressure boosters and custom-engineered compressed air packaging.
The club also continued to provide elite customer service, catering and historic settings for private events in a safe environment YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — After 37 years with Dearing Compressor and Pump, including 27 as its president and CEO, Richard H. Dearing is stepping down from his positions effective immediately.