What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Pipefitter position at Paradigm Mechanical Corp.?
Job Title: HVAC Pipefitter
Location: Santee, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Paradigm Mechanical, Corp., Government Contractor
Join a Team That Builds with Purpose. Paradigm Mechanical Corp. is hiring an experienced Pipefitter to fabricate, install, modify, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC piping systems and related mechanical equipment on commercial and government (federal) projects throughout Southern California. This skilled-trade role works closely with other trades to integrate piping systems. Welding experience is a plus.
Essential Duties:
- Fabricate, assemble & install piping systems.
- Read & interpret blueprints, drawings & fabrication specs; calculate offsets, takeoffs & center-to-center.
- Shop & field fabrication and fitting per project requirements (welding a plus).
- Measure, cut, grind, thread & prep materials; join with threaded, grooved, soldered/brazed & flanged connections.
- Install pipe for hot/chilled water, heating, cooling & process systems, with supports and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
- Work with copper (Type K/L/M); fabricate fittings & two-hole flanges; set valves, strainers, reducers, traps & vents per code.
- Operate plasma cutters, pipe threading & welding machines; provide your own hand tools.
What We are looking for:
- Minimum 5 years of commercial and/or industrial pipefitting experience.
- Must have your own hand tools.
- Able to read & interpret blueprints and fabrication specs.
- Completion of a pipefitting apprenticeship is a plus.
- Welding experience is a plus.
- Ability to pass our Pipefitting Skills Test.
- Comfortable on commercial & government/federal jobsites; safety-minded (OSHA 30 / EM 385 a plus).
- Reliable, punctual team player who takes pride in quality work.
- (or willingness to obtain).
- Must be willing to travel
Benefits & Culture:
Competitive pay plus a 401(k) with profit sharing; Paradigm-paid employee health (Sharp/Kaiser/Scripps “Choice” plan) with optional dental, vision & disability; PTO, sick time & paid holidays; paid in-house and outside training and certifications (OSHA 30, EM 385, CQM, Fall Protection, lift certs, 1st Aid/CPR); and promote-from-within advancement.
Founded in 2010, Paradigm delivers mechanical projects (wet, dry, plumbing) for government, commercial & industrial clients across Southern California — including two five-year, $50M Dept. of the Navy JOC contracts. Our core values — Work Hard/Play Hard, Attention to Detail, Go Getter, and Impact — make us a second family when it’s the right fit.
Paradigm Mechanical, Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud supporter of our veterans.
Salary : $35 - $55