Welder/Pipe Fitter
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
About Us
We are a full-service, single-source mechanical contractor providing engineering, installation, and maintenance services for HVAC units, plumbing, and piping systems. We have designed, built, operated, and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, financial institutions, universities, office buildings, and more.
Job Summary
About Us:
Founded in 1999, eTEC Mechanical is a full-service mechanical contractor providing engineering, installation and maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, piping and fire protection systems. We provide diverse mechanical services to meet our customer’s needs, ranging from engineering and installing heating and cooling systems to maintaining and troubleshooting commercial/industrial HVAC and fire protection systems. eTEC’s mission is to provide commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, piping and fire protection systems for customers who need a single source mechanical contractor. We are the only mechanical service provider in central Virginia able to efficiently provide professional in-house engineering, installation and maintenance for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems to the commercial and industrial market.
Job Title:
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Pay Range - $28.00 to $40.00
Job Summary:
Layout, fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of piping systems, structural steel, pumps and equipment in the commercial and industrial environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and weld techniques.
- Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
- Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
- Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
- Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools.
- Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- At least 5+ years of practical welding is required.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and general construction environment.
- Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used.
- Certification at one or more levels is required.
- Physical activities include standing, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders, walking and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. are required.
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent wages
- Opportunity for career growth
- Paid Holidays (8)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k w/ employer contribution
- Healthcare w/ employer contribution
- Paid life and disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Discounts at major cell phone and auto companies
*All offers are predicated upon successfully passing a drug test and background check.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.
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From EMCOR Group's careers page (Company careers page), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 18 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job