What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Pipe Fitter (Permanent Position) position at Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration?
Pipefitter - Permanent Position
Upper Midwest Region (MN, SD, IA, ND, NE)
Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Travel Required
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc.
Join Our Team
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration is a design-build contractor specializing in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems throughout the Upper Midwest. With offices in Marshall, MN, Sauk Rapids, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, we are growing our team and seeking qualified, mechanically inclined pipefitters who share our core values: Safety First, Quality People, Quality Product, and Ethical Behavior.
What You’ll Do
- Work with pipefitters, apprentices, and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for refrigeration system installation.
- Use math and measurement skills to perform accurate field layouts.
- Install hangers, brackets, and stands according to specifications.
- Prep pipes for welding using power and hand tools.
- Use fitting tools to ensure proper installation.
- Operate telehandlers, forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
- Work in industrial settings, including food processing and manufacturing plants.
- Maintain, clean, and organize tools and work areas.
- Identify faulty equipment or defective materials.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Prior pipefitting experience required; on-the-job training available for qualified candidates.
- Ability to use a tape measure and perform job-related math.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel and work 45–50 hours per week, including occasional weekends.
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Weekly Pay
- Premium Pay for MN High Pressure Piping (HPP) Certification
- Paid Travel Time
- Per Diem Hotel for Overnight Travel
- Apprenticeship & Training Opportunities
- Opportunities for Advancement
Join a team that builds systems and careers. Apply now and bring your skills to Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration’s pipefitting team!