Job Title: Travelling Sprinkler FitterJob DescriptionThe individual will assist the foreman in the installation of fire sprinkler systems at the newly constructed Asheville Regional Airport project. The candidate will use a tape measure to measure and cut materials and must be proficient in cutting, threading, and grooving pipes.Responsibilities
Assist the foreman with the installation of fire sprinkler systems.
Measure and cut materials using a tape measure.
Proficiently cut, thread, and groove pipes.
Install threaded piping ranging from 1” to 2” in diameter, including hangers and seismic bracing.
Install grooved piping ranging from 2” to 6” in diameter, including hangers and seismic bracing.
Read fire protection installation drawings and follow directions accurately.
Ensure safe use of hand tools such as wrenches, tape measures, and levels.
Utilize electric or battery-operated tools including core drills, hammer drills, impact drills, bandsaws, 300 threading machines, and groovers.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience in sprinkler pipe fitting.
Proficiency with cutting, threading, and grooving sprinkler piping.
Ability to lift materials up to 100 lbs.
Experience working off ladders and scissor lifts.
Knowledge of NFPA 13 standards for sprinkler installation.
Capability to read fire protection installation drawings.
Safe use of hand tools such as wrenches, tape measures, and levels.
Experience with electric or battery-operated tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Own transportation.
Basic hand tools including a tape measure, channel locks, and a 10” torpedo level.
Why Work Here?This position offers long-term plumbing work in a stable and growing industry. The company values safety, proficiency, and teamwork, providing opportunities for skill development and career growth.Work EnvironmentThis is a construction environment, with all work conducted indoors above ground. The position requires working with various tools and equipment in an active construction site.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fletcher, North Carolina.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.