Pipefitter

Now hiring experienced Pipefitters.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

· Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

· Identify all tools required for tasks.

· Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

· Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.

· Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.

· Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.

• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.

· Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.

· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

Skills and Abilities

· Strong work tenure: 3 years of experience.

· Ability to read and take blueprints, required material, and execute work.

· Ability to perform all job duties.

· Must be able to read prints and illustrate through knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.

· Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.

· Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.

· Detail- and deadline-oriented multitasker.

· Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside with various weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Required hourly Pay:

Experience:

• Pipefitting: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road