Pipe Fitter

About the role

Pipefitter position for Industrial Projects (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial) with NCCER strongly preferred. Project located in Kingsport, TN.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems
• Apply knowledge of system operation and follow blueprints; read P&IDs and ISOs
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment
• Perform basic rigging practices as well as flagging practices based on OSHA 1926.1428
• Safely use hand and power tools
• Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipes will not cause structural weakness
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and/or pipe cutting machine
• Thread pipe using pipe threading machine and bend pipe using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic
• Connect pipes; secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand tools and power tools
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks
• Monitor and maintain building systems as assigned
• Execute various minor construction projects as required
• Maintain equipment and clean around workstations
• Interface with supervisor and/or manager to give progress updates as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• NCCER strongly preferred
• Experience performing Industrial Projects (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial)
• Ability to work safely and follow Company and site safety policies
• Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, and complete each shift
• Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
• Understand and follow instructions from the direct supervisor
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, to meet business needs
• Able to work outdoors in the elements
• Work in tight spaces – physically able to climb up and down safely in proximity of manufacturing and process equipment
• Elevated work > 4' – fall protection required
• Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2-ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence
• Manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard

Physical Profile

• Occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time
• Occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time
• Remaining in a seated position for long periods of time
• Climbing stairs, stepladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders
• Ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another
• Ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force

Benefits

• Medical
• FSA-HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Accident plan
• Critical Illness plan