Pipe Fitter - Industrial Piping

Carrick on Suir, Ireland Posted on 10/29/2026

Location: Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland

Salary: €50,000-€100,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Purpose

To measure, prepare, align, assemble, and install piping systems in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements, ensuring accurate fit-up and readiness for welding and installation.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, and spool drawings.

Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and prepare pipes and fittings.

Assemble pipes, elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, valves, and other piping components.

Ensure correct pipe alignment, orientation, root gaps, and dimensional tolerances.

Verify pipe sizes, schedules, material grades, and component specifications.

Work with stainless steel and carbon steel piping according to project requirements.

Install pipe supports and associated piping components.

Coordinate with coded welders, fabricators, supervisors, and QC inspectors.

Assist with pressure-test preparation, reinstatement, and mechanical completion where required.

Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working area.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Relevant pipe-fitting trade qualification or demonstrable equivalent practical competence.

Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings.

Practical experience in pipe measurement, alignment, assembly, and fit-up.

Knowledge of pipe dimensions, schedules, fittings, flanges, and valves.

Valid SOLAS Safe Pass where required for the worksite.

Completion of required site induction and task-specific safety training.

Successful practical pipe-fitting assessment where required.

Experience

Experience in industrial piping fabrication, assembly, or installation.

Experience with stainless steel and carbon steel piping is desirable or required according to the project.

Pharmaceutical, industrial construction, petrochemical, or power-generation experience is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Accurate and methodical approach to work.

Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to quality, safety, and project deadlines.