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Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan. About the role We’re hiring an experienced pipefitter/welder to lead a truck-based field crew for the Jackson Team. This role runs point on daily work planning, onsite fit-up/welding, quality checks, and mentoring helpers—delivering safe, code-compliant installs on schedule. What you’ll do * Lead the truck/crew: Plan the day’s work, assign tasks, verify materials/tools, and communicate with the Project Manager/Superintendent. * Layout & fit-up: Read prints/isometrics/ P&IDs; field-measure and fabricate spools; install hangers/supports. * Welding: Perform SMAW/GTAW/FCAW (carbon/stainless; structural/process) to spec; prep joints; maintain heat control and bead quality. * Quality & documentation: Follow WPS, complete weld maps/heat numbers, support inspections, close punch lists. * Safety: Enforce JHAs/LOTO, maintain housekeeping, ensure PPE compliance, and drive zero-incident culture. * Equipment & truck care: Maintain truck inventory, tools, and consumables; submit needs and keep equipment in serviceable condition. * Mentor talent: Coach apprentices/helpers; model best practices and workmanship standards. * Install and fit Victaulic grooved piping systems per spec (gaskets, couplings, fittings) with proper groove verification and QA sign-offs. * Perform Aquatherm fusion pipe fitting (butt fusion, socket fusion) following manufacturer procedures and project WPS; maintain heat logs and fusion records. What you’ll bring * 5+ years pipefitting/welding experience; 2+ years in a lead/crew-lead role running a truck or small crew. * Strong print/isometric reading; able to lay out, cut, thread/groove, and fit from drawings. * Proficient in SMAW and GTAW (TIG) on carbon/stainless; FCAW a plus. Ability to pass shop/field weld tests (e.g., 2G/3G/6G as required). * Familiar with AWS D1.1/D1.3 and job-book practices (weld maps, continuity logs, NCR closeout). * Solid understanding of rigging, hoisting, and hot-work procedures. * Valid driver’s license and insurable MVR; comfortable driving/operating a company truck. * Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb/stoop, and work at heights or in confined spaces as required. * Hands-on experience with Victaulic grooved systems and Aquatherm fusion methods (or strong aptitude to learn). Nice to have * Current CWI/CW familiarity or prior work with inspectors. * CDL or ability/interest in obtaining one; field fabrication experience (shop/field hybrid). * Current Aquatherm fusion training/certification. Benefits: * Competitive salary based on experience. * Health, dental, and vision insurance. * Paid time off and holiday pay. * Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity: Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pipe Welder Opportunity in Cape Canaveral, FL. We are seeking skilled welders and fitters to contribute to the development of launch hardware that will enable human life on Mars. Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure accurate assessment of weld procedures, material types, and rod sizes for each

Were hiring an experienced pipefitter/welder to lead a truck-based field crew for the Jackson Team.

Job Title: Welder (Stick Welding, SMAW).

Must be a certified welder per AISC D1.

The Welder must have the ability to do weld fabrication work assigned by Production Supervisor and/or General Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig, Tig, and Stick types of welding.

Tower Foreman (Structural Mod Welder). Tower Foreman(Structural Mod Welder).

The Welder must have the ability to do weld fabrication work assigned by Production Supervisor and/or General Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig, Tig, and Stick types of welding.

As a Tower Foreman (Structural Mod Welder), you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community.

Job DescriptionDescription: Department: Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade/Level: Job Type: Regular Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule Job Status: Full Time Reports To: Shop Foreman Amount of Travel Required: None Positions Supervised: None POSITION SUMMARY Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Weld per AISC D1.1 per drawings in a quality and productive manner. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions., • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits., • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers., • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications., • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment., • Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys., • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding., • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals., • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits., • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained., • Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques., • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material., • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding., • Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations., • Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required., • Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment., • Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers., • Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter., • Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces., • Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information., • Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools., • Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal., • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors., • Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths., • Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives., • Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools., • Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts., • Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments., • Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines, such as brakes and shears., • Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work., • Hammer out bulges or bends in metal workpieces., • Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment., • Signal crane operators to move large workpieces., • Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies., • Estimate materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain required stocks of materials., • Join parts such as beams and steel reinforcing rods in buildings, bridges, and highways, bolting and riveting as necessary., • Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process., • Mix and apply protective coatings to products., • Operate brazing and soldering equipment. Requirements: SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Experience: 1 plus years of experience in Welding Certifications & Licenses: Must be a certified welder per AISC D1.1 Other Requirements:

Job DescriptionHiring Pipe and Structural Welders for a project located in Cape Canaveral, FL!Pay: $30-37/hour + $125 per diem Position is located in Cape Canaveral, FL Responsibilities: Position is Located in Cape Canaveral, FL • Utilize Tig Welding (GTAW) process on carbon and stainless steel structural shapes, tubing, and piping., • welding with one or more of the following materials: SCH 10 stainless steel pipe, SCH 10 carbon steel pipe, • Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to precise dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools and materials., • Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure accurate assessment of weld procedures, material types, and rod sizes for each project., • Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable., • Continuously strive to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly., • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Jackson, MS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Jackson,MS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Job Description We are seeking a Welder/Fabricator / Finisher to become an integral part of our team! The Welder will use specialized equipment to weld and assemble doors, fencing, gates and rails. Responsibilities: • Manufacture and fabricate doors, fencing, gates and rails, • Install and repair various equipment and components, • Follow blueprints to meet product specifications, • Calculate material measurements to verify specifications, • Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields, • Familiarity with welding tools and procedures, • Ability to handle physical workload, • Experience with fencing, gates and railsCompany DescriptionMississippi Iron Works is the South's leader in home security doors, windows, screens and shutters. We also proudly offer a host of other custom-made iron products, including beautiful handrails, fences, gates and awnings. Our products are built with our customers in mind.Mississippi Iron Works is the South's leader in home security doors, windows, screens and shutters. We also proudly offer a host of other custom-made iron products, including beautiful handrails, fences, gates and awnings. Our products are built with our customers in mind.