Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Foreman Pipefitter
Schedule / Expected Work Hours
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts. Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with occasional overtime or on-call rotation during peak seasons.
Job Summary
Airco Service Company, a leading commercial HVAC/Mechanicals contractor in Troy, IL, is seeking an experienced Foreman Pipefitter to lead field crews installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems across mechanical, HVAC, and process applications. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll plan work, coordinate manpower/materials, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive jobsite execution in partnership with project management and customers.
Benefits/Perks
Competitive hourly pay ($40-$50/hr) Health, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays & PTO Ongoing training & certifications Company uniforms & tool assistance Career growth & advancement track Supportive, team-oriented culture Diverse commercial & industrial project exposure Safety-first environment with modern equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a crew of pipefitters and apprentices on commercial/industrial job sites; assign tasks and ensure productivity and workmanship standards.
Review drawings (blueprints, isometrics, piping schematics) and plan pipe runs, sequencing, and installation approach; confirm field conditions and resolve conflicts.
Coordinate with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and client representatives to hit schedule milestones, manage constraints, and maintain jobsite communication.
Install, assemble, and align piping systems (carbon steel, stainless, copper, PVC/CPVC, etc.) including valves, flanges, supports, and hangers—remaining hands-on as needed.
Direct and verify fabrication activities (thread, groove, weld, braze, join) and ensure proper fit-up, alignment, and support installation.
Oversee testing/commissioning readiness: pressure testing, inspections, punch list completion, and documentation to confirm compliance and system integrity.
Manage jobsite materials and tooling: coordinate deliveries, track inventory, identify long-lead needs, and maintain equipment in safe working order.
Enforce safety protocols and lead by example: daily pre-task planning, JHA/JSAs, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, housekeeping, and incident prevention.
Mentor and train apprentices/junior pipefitters; provide on-the-job coaching and maintain standards for craftsmanship and professionalism.
Identify scope changes, field issues, or productivity risks early; communicate promptly to project management with recommended solutions.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (or equivalent technical trade schooling) preferred.
Minimum of 5–10 years of pipefitting/mechanical piping experience in commercial/industrial settings, with prior lead/foreman experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication plans; capable of field planning and layout.
Strong working knowledge of fabrication and installation methods: alignment, supports/hangers, threading, grooving, welding/brazing (as applicable), joining techniques, and pressure testing.
Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate work across trades, and maintain schedule/quality under real jobsite conditions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
Strong safety mindset with experience enforcing jobsite safety practices and leading toolbox talks / pre-task planning.
Preferred: journeyman pipefitter credential; welding certification (AWS/ASME); experience with HVAC/process piping systems (steam, chilled/hot water, compressed air, process utilities).