Refrigeration Construction / Pipefitter

Watson Refrigeration | Raleigh, NC

If you take pride in clean piping, solid installations, and a job done right, let’s talk.

Watson Refrigeration is looking for a Construction / Pipefitter to support commercial and supermarket refrigeration installation projects. This is hands-on work for someone who enjoys building systems, solving problems, and working with a crew to get the job across the finish line.

Weekly out-of-town travel is required for this position. You must be available to travel and stay overnight for assigned projects each week.

What You’ll Do

• Install refrigeration piping, equipment, and related components on new construction and remodel projects.
• Measure, cut, fit, and braze copper piping according to project specifications.
• Read and follow blueprints, piping layouts, and installation drawings.
• Install pipe supports and hangers and properly insulate refrigeration lines.
• Assist with pressure testing, leak checks, evacuation, and system startup.
• Work alongside other technicians, contractors, and project leaders to keep installations moving.
• Maintain a safe, organized jobsite and communicate issues that could affect quality or project timelines.
• Travel out of town weekly, including overnight stays, to support assigned projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in refrigeration installation, pipefitting, or related mechanical construction.
• Hands-on experience working with copper piping and brazing.
• Ability to read measurements, follow installation plans, and use jobsite tools safely.
• Attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Dependability, clear communication, and the ability to work well with a crew.
• Willingness and availability for required weekly out-of-town travel.

Experience That Would Help You Stand Out

• Supermarket refrigeration construction or remodel experience.
• Experience installing piping for parallel rack systems, refrigerated cases, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Familiarity with refrigeration pressure testing, evacuation, and startup procedures.

Interested?

Tell us about your construction and pipefitting experience and what you’re looking for in your next role. If you enjoy hands-on work and are comfortable traveling each week, we’d like to hear from you.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status.  All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].