The Pipe Shop Expeditor supports the efficient, accurate, and timely operation of the company’s pipe fabrication shops, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper piping operations. This role is responsible for coordinating materials, documentation, procurement activities, deliveries, and shop support functions to help ensure fabrication work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality requirements.

The Pipe Shop Expeditor serves as a key link between shop leadership, fabrication crews, purchasing, vendors, trucking providers, and project teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, self-driven, knowledgeable about piping materials and fittings, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities:

Material Management and Procurement:

• Coordinate the receipt, inspection, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials used in pipe fabrication, including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, fittings, valves, and related components.

• Inspect incoming material for accuracy, quantity, condition, and compliance with purchase orders, packing slips, specifications, and project requirements.

• Identify material shortages, discrepancies, damaged material, and nonconforming products; coordinate corrective action with vendors, purchasing, and shop leadership.

• Assist with material procurement, including preparing purchase order requests and communicating material needs to the appropriate purchasing personnel.

• Monitor and proactively resolve back orders, delayed shipments, and material availability issues to minimize disruption to fabrication schedules.

• Maintain organized material staging areas and support accurate material identification, traceability, and inventory control. Quality Control and Documentation

• Support quality-control activities for pipe fabrication by verifying that materials and documentation are available, accurate, and properly maintained.

• Collect, organize, maintain, and distribute Material Test Reports (MTRs), certificates of compliance, packing slips, and other required material documentation.

• Help ensure material traceability is maintained throughout receiving, storage, staging, and fabrication processes.

• Assist shop leadership with quality-related documentation, material records, and communication of material requirements.

Shop Operations and Scheduling Support:

• Coordinate delivery schedules, trucking, pickups, and shipments to support shop fabrication needs and project delivery requirements.

• Communicate with vendors, trucking providers, project teams, and internal departments regarding delivery status, material availability, and schedule impacts.

• Assist with entering and tracking crew time as directed by shop leadership.

• Help prioritize material movement and fabrication support activities based on production schedules and project requirements.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Shop Leader needed. • Assist with maintaining an organized, efficient, and professional shop environment.

Communication and Customer Service:

• Maintain timely, professional communication with internal customers, vendors, suppliers, and transportation providers.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience in a pip fabrication shop, mechanical contracting, plumbing, piping, industrial construction, or a related material-management role preferred.

• Working knowledge of piping materials, fittings, valves, and common fabrication components including carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper.

• Familiarity with material receiving, purchase order processes, packing slips, MTRs, and material traceability requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through in a fast-paced shop environment.

• Self-driven with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with shop crews and leadership.

• Proficient with basic computer applications including email, spreadsheets, and time entry or material tracking systems.

• Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and excellent customer service.

Pay:  Salary dependent on your level of experience/skills *plus annual incentive bonus tied to company performance*

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Matching 401K, PTO, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

EEO Statement: 

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Escalate material, delivery, documentation, and quality concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.

• Support a customer-service-focused approach by helping ensure internal and external commitments are met accurately and on time.