Pipefitter Foreman (La Porte) Austin Industrial

La Porte, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance construction and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4000 employee-owners equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures helps owners optimize safety productivity profit margins and cost-efficiency.

Pipefitter Foreman

The Pipefitter Foreman will lead a crew that will be able to lay out assemble install and maintain pipe systems pipe supports and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to lead a crew.
Cut thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
Attach pipes to walls structures and fixtures such as radiators or tanks using brackets clamps tools or welding equipment.
Plan pipe system layout installation or repair according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials such as supports hangers and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications.
Modify clean and maintain pipe systems units fittings and related machines and equipment following specifications and using hand and power tools.
Turn valves to shut off steam water or other gases or liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes basements or facility floors.
Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear chemical protective clothing supplied air and air purifying respirators safety harness sand blast hoods fire resistant coveralls hard hat ear plugs and safety glasses.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body able to reach overhead able to work in various positions including but not limited to stooping standing bending over sitting kneeling squatting; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education no minimum education requirements.

Experience 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Must pass drug screen and background check as condition of employment.

This is a fulltime maintenance opportunity working 40 hours a week. There is no per diem and no relocation funding.

We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin please go to

An equal employment opportunity employer

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the Know Your Rights poster available in English and Spanish.
See the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns please contact thePeople Services Teamat.

Become an Owner

Unlike other companies that may be privately or publicly held Austin is 100% owned by our employees. Its a source of pride for everyone one of our 5700 employee-owners that we have vested interest in the day-to-day success of our company. We share Austins growth and profitability and are accountable to ourselves for doing everything it takes to serve our customers with excellence and to make Austin the best it can be. After all We Own It. Learn more at .

Pipefitter Foreman

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to lead a crew.
Cut thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
Attach pipes to walls structures and fixtures such as radiators or tanks using brackets clamps tools or welding equipment.
Plan pipe system layout installation or repair according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials such as supports hangers and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications.
Modify clean and maintain pipe systems units fittings and related machines and equipment following specifications and using hand and power tools.
Turn valves to shut off steam water or other gases or liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes basements or facility floors.
Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear chemical protective clothing supplied air and air purifying respirators safety harness sand blast hoods fire resistant coveralls hard hat ear plugs and safety glasses.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body able to reach overhead able to work in various positions including but not limited to stooping standing bending over sitting kneeling squatting; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education no minimum education requirements.

Experience 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Must pass drug screen and background check as condition of employment.

This is a fulltime maintenance opportunity working 40 hours a week. There is no per diem and no relocation funding.

An equal employment opportunity employer

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the Know Your Rights poster available in English and Spanish.
See the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns please contact thePeople Services Teamat.

Become an Owner

Key Skills

Construction Experience
Heavy Equipment Operation
Rigging
Commercial Driving
Paving
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Roofing
Irrigation
Telecommunication
Horizontal Drilling
Excavator
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In 1918, Charles R. Moore purchased the contracting part of the company when the Austin brothers wanted to focus primarily on bridge fabrication. The company became known as Austin Bridge Company and Associated Companies until 1974 when the parent company, Austin Industries, was form ... View more

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