**Job Title: Pipefitter & Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled pipefitter with 5 years of experience and 1-2 years of equipment operation experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems and operating various heavy equipment. **Responsibilities** + Laying out, measuring, cutting, and assembling pipes to create complete piping systems according to blueprints and specifications. + Operating equipment such as graders, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, lifts, tractors, or front-end loaders. + Inspecting existing pipe systems for leaks, damage, or wear and performing necessary repairs or replacements. + Accurately interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to understand the layout and design of the piping system. + Utilizing various hand and power tools like pipe cutters, threading machines, pipe wrenches, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and join pipes. + Creating secure connections between pipes using different methods like threading, soldering, welding, or gluing depending on the application. + Mounting pipe hangers and brackets to securely support the piping system. + Testing installed pipes for leaks using pressure gauges and other methods. + Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures while working on the job site. **Essential Skills** + 5 years of pipefitting experience + 1-2 years of equipment operation experience + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings + Proficient in using hand and power tools for pipe cutting, threading, and joining + Knowledge of creating secure pipe connections through threading, soldering, welding, or gluing **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with graders, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, lifts, tractors, or front-end loaders + Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in a construction or industrial setting **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive wages, comprehensive medical coverage paid by the company, and an in-house apprentice school fully funded by the company. After 6 months, employees receive boot and clothing allowances. Our full benefits package includes dental, vision, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage. We offer a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off available within the first year, and paid holidays. **Work Environment** Our work environment involves working on various construction and industrial sites, operating heavy equipment, and handling piping systems. Safety regulations and procedures must be strictly followed at all times. The dress code includes appropriate safety gear as required by the job site. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.