Industrial Pipe Welder / Pipefitter

Industrial Pipe Welder / Pipefitter

Palmyra, PA | $30–$40/hour | Full-Time | Direct Hire

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Pipe Welder / Pipefitter for industrial mechanical projects throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

This is not a production welding position. We need someone with real experience fitting, laying out, and welding industrial piping systems in the field and/or shop environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Fit, lay out, fabricate, and install industrial piping systems

Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe

Perform TIG/GTAW and Stick/SMAW welding

Work with process piping, utility piping, and sanitary piping systems

Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings

Measure, cut, bevel, fit, and assemble pipe

Perform pipe layout and calculate offsets

Rig and position pipe, equipment, and fabricated components

Perform industrial fabrication, cutting, grinding, and installation work

Work around plant equipment, machinery, structural steel, and industrial systems

Assist with shutdowns, equipment installs, plant maintenance, and related mechanical work

What We're Looking For

Previous industrial pipe welding and/or pipefitting experience

Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipe

Proficiency with TIG and Stick welding

Ability to perform pipe layout, fitting, and fabrication independently

Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, and P&IDs

Experience with process piping, utility piping, sanitary piping, or plant piping strongly preferred

Experience with rigging and industrial mechanical work is a plus

Must be comfortable working in active industrial and manufacturing environments

Must be willing to complete a weld test, including 6G welding, when required

Must be dependable and able to work overtime and weekends when projects require it

Schedule & Travel

Most projects are located within approximately 1.5 hours of the Palmyra shop, including the Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Allentown areas.

This position may require:

Overtime

Weekend work

Early starts

Travel to customer facilities

Work inside active industrial plants and manufacturing facilities

Compensation

$30–$40/hour based on experience, welding ability, pipefitting skills, and overall industrial background.

Experienced candidates who can independently fit, lay out, fabricate, and weld industrial piping systems will be considered toward the top of the range.

If you're an experienced Pipe Welder, Pipefitter/Welder, Industrial Welder, Process Pipe Welder, or Industrial Mechanical Welder looking for steady work with a strong industrial contractor, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Company Description

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.

We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.

Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.

We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.

We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.

The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.

At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.

Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.

If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.

Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.