Maintenance Plumber/ Pipefitter - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Maintenance Plumber / Pipefitter APEL Extrusions Location: Phoenix, AZ U.S. Position: Does not qualify for work visa/sponsorship. The Company: APEL Extrusions, Inc. is an independent extruder, finisher, and fabricator of aluminum extrusions, with facilities serving the commercial, residential, and industrial markets throughout Western Canada and the Western United States.

APEL's Phoenix facility is a large-scale manufacturing operation providing aluminum extrusion, anodizing, painting, powder coating, fabrication, and other value-added services. APEL is committed to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and reliable manufacturing operations while providing customers with high-quality aluminum products and services.

Benefits

Clean & safe work environment. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with matching. Paid Holidays. Paid Vacation. Opportunities for training and professional development.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Plumber / Pipefitter is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial piping systems, valves, pumps, and related process equipment at APEL Extrusions' Phoenix, AZ manufacturing facility. This position supports safe and reliable plant operations by diagnosing and correcting leaks, replacing damaged components, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and assisting with equipment modifications, installations, and plant improvement projects.

The Maintenance Plumber / Pipefitter will perform maintenance on utility and process systems throughout the facility and work closely with the maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment and systems remain safe, functional, and reliable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair leaks in piping systems, fittings, valves, pumps, tanks, and process equipment. Install, modify, and maintain industrial piping systems using approved materials and practices. Replace, rebuild, and repair manual, pneumatic, and electrically actuated valves. Troubleshoot and repair pumps, regulators, strainers, and associated mechanical equipment.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility and process systems. Read and interpret piping diagrams, blueprints, work instructions, and equipment manuals. Perform pipe cutting, threading, fitting, welding, brazing, soldering, and mechanical assembly as required. Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.

Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs performed. Follow all company safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures and use of required personal protective equipment. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

& Competencies: Mechanical aptitude Experience in industrial plumbing, pipefitting, maintenance, or related trade. Knowledge of industrial piping systems, pumps, valves, fittings, and fluid handling equipment. Mechanical troubleshooting skills. Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation. Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Basic welding, fabrication, brazing, or soldering experience preferred. Basic understanding of pneumatic systems and electrically actuated valves preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Contact: Please apply online at apelextusions.com. APEL thanks all applicants for their interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please. APEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.