Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a locally-owned, premier custom refrigeration system company that provides a one-stop shop for our valued customers. We are proud to provide everything from custom designed refrigeration systems to upkeep and maintenance for our clients. Because of our continuous growth, we are looking for qualified new teammates who share our drive and vision. We are seeking a Pipe Fitter/Welder Trainee for a nationwide traveling position. This position is perfect for a recent graduate of a pipe welding program who is looking to get their foot in the door in this highly lucrative trade!
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About Innovative Refrigeration Systems
We are a full-service company that offers unbeatable full life-cycle refrigeration expertise from design and construction to service and aftermarket support. Our company focuses on four core values: Safety, Quality, Experience, and Reliability. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and pursue ever-improving quality. Our company is one of the few in the state of Virginia that is OSHA SHARP certified, meaning we are a model for workplace health and safety. The safety of our employees is a top priority for us. We settle for only the best, and our customers know when they work with us that they are getting best-in-class products and services.
Why Work for Us?
We can offer you a career path and training to advance your career to the next level! We offer competitive salary, full benefits, substantial retirement packages (15% dollar for dollar match!), and growth opportunities to establish a career. Simply put, we are looking to invest time and money into developing the most elite team in the refrigeration industry. If you want to be the best in the business, this position is for you
Training Course Overview
The candidate will travel to our manufacturing facility to work closely with our fabrication shop team along with our Welding Instructor in a very hands-on, detail-focused training program that is expected to last 16 weeks overall.
- Initial 8 Weeks:Â You will perform helper/laborer work to gauge your work ethic and motivation.
- Next Phase:Â You will move into our manufacturing environment to continue your training, including pipe welding, pipe fitting, blueprint reading, structural welding, rigging, painting, grinding, insulating, carpentry, and other general laborer work.
- 10-Day Welding Trainee Course:Â Once deemed a fit for the program, you will join this intensive course, working towards passing a 6G pipe test, 3G plate test, various pipe fitting assemblies, and all other aspects of the pipe welding trade.
- Completion:Â Once you have proven you can pass the 6G test and master all other aspects of the job over the 16-week program, you will be signed off to work with our traveling construction team on a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule.
Please note:Â This is not a traditional training school. This is a boot-camp-like program that is compressed, intense, fast-paced, and challenging. You will not be welding for the entire duration of this program other work is required in addition to welding.
Key Responsibilities
- Position the weld set up, fit the piping, and perform welds under guidance from project supervisors.
- Complete open root welding (no insert).
- Assist in other areas of the jobsite as required—including welder helper work, painting, insulation, carpentry, and other general construction labor tasks.
- Perform structural and pipe welding on manufacturing assemblies as required.
- Perform construction jobsite 6G pipe fitting/welding on high pressure piping systems upon completion of the training program.
- Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with use of measurement tools under guidance from a project supervisor.
- Operate grinder and wire wheel.
- Other duties as needed on job sites.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be able to pass a 6G weld test before being approved to move to the traveling construction team (Tested on 2″ schedule 80 steel stick 60/10 root, 70/18 cap).
- Must be a graduate of a reputable welding school that focuses on 6G pipe welding OR have prior relevant welding experience. Prefer certifications showing the ability to pass a 6G test.
- Ability to perform pipe fitting proficiently, or be willing and able to learn this skill very quickly.
- Willingness to complete welder helper/laborer work as needed, including but not limited to: pipe welding, pipe fitting, blueprint reading, structural welding, rigging, painting, grinding, insulating, carpentry.
- Minimum of 6 months of construction or labor-intensive work experience required, with a high preference for prior welding experience.
- Extensive travel required (typical tour is 10 days from Tuesday of the first week to Thursday of the second week – with 10-12 hour days). This schedule begins once approved to transfer to the construction team. Otherwise, you will work a modified tour schedule until you have completed the program.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving up to 15 hours away from home.
- Ability to operate industrial equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
- Position requires pre-employment drug screening, criminal background screening, and driving record check. If you have had a DUI within the past 5 years, you are not eligible for employment at this time.
- This position is safety-sensitive and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan:Â Company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%!
- Health Insurance:Â Company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Weekly Pay 232$
- Competitive Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Supplemental Insurance Available:Â Aflac
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
- Accidental Death-Dismemberment Coverage:Â After one year of employment
- Life Insurance Coverage:Â After one year of employment
- Employee Referral Incentives
- Opportunities for Advancement:Â Professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
- Discounts:Â On cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions
How to Apply
If you’re a recent pipe welding graduate or have relevant welding experience and are ready to launch your career with a company that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Interested candidates can apply directly on the Innovative Refrigeration Systems careers page through the platform where you found this listing.
Join a team that values safety, quality, experience, and reliability. Take the first step toward becoming part of the most elite team in the refrigeration industry. Apply today.
