Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced pipefitter that is interested in installing and maintaining pipes for fire protection systems throughout Michigan and the Midwest.
For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security.
Our staff is dedicated to designing effective lifesaving solutions and providing a positive customer experience. Our customers trust in us to protect their people, property, and products.
Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays and a 401K plan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Cut, thread, and fit pipe to project specifications using Rigid tools
- Utilize Sky and Scissor lifts to install pipes overhead
- Read blueprints to plan pipe layout and make the right equipment accommodations to complete the job on time
- Measure and mark pipes for cutting and fabrication
- Fit pipes using Victaulic clamps and brackets
- Be versatile to install both overhead and underground systems, be able to tie pipes into a variety of water sources
- Work independently and within a team, provide training and guidance to entry level pipefitters when appropriate
Qualifications:
- Should have previous plumbing or piping experience in industrial or commercial environments
- Previous construction experience is preferred
- Experience using a variety of hand tools including pipe wrenches, impact drivers, drills, pipe threaders, and groovers- Rigid tools are preferred
- Trade School or previous apprenticeship experience is a plus
- Have excellent mechanical skills and be able to work from blueprints
- Maintain strong attention to detail while in a physically demanding environment
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process.
Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do.
We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry.
Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Special Hazard Systems
- Pre-engineered Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- Restaurant Fire Protection
- Specialized Fire Detection
We also provide in depth security analysis in:
- Intrusion Detection
- Intercom systems
- Video Surveillance
- Mass notification systems
- And More!
Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.
