Pipe Fitter

Job Responsibilities

• Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment.
• 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 pipe-cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe using pipe-bending tools and pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes.
• Secure pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components or machines and equipment.
• Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system.
• May weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass written Pipe Fitter test.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Pipe Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be willing to work outside of craft.

Required Tool List

• 1 each 10” & 12” Crescent Wrench
• 2 each 14” & 18” Pipe Wrenches
• 1 each Torpedo Level
• 1 each 2’ Level
• 1 each Chalk Box
• 1 set Box Wrenches up to 1 ¼"
• 1 each Channel Lock Pliers
• 1 set Allen Wrenches
• 1 each Wrap Around
• 1 each 25’ & 50’ Tape Measure
• 1 each Hammer
• 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
• 1 each Tri-Square
• 1 each Plumb Bob
• 1 each Framing Square
• 1 each Burning Glasses
• 1 each Center Punch
• 1 each Tubing Cutter
• 1 each Pipe Fitters Book and Calculator