Pipefitter 2

About the role

The Shaw Group is proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While an immediate opening may not be available, applications will be reviewed and considered as business needs arise. All candidates must take a craft assessment and successfully pass with 70% or more to be considered. This is a project-based position. The Shop Pipe Fabricator lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts. At least 5 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline and have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone. Must have Tier 1 Shop Fabrication Experience. This position does not offer Per Diem.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications, preparatory to welding or riveting
• Plans sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining and thickness of metal
• Sets up face block, jigs and fixtures
• Locates and marks centerlines and reference points onto floor or face block and transposes them to work piece, using tape, chains, plumb bob, and squares
• Moves parts into position, manually or by hoist or crane
• Removes high spots and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torch
• Straightens warped or bent parts
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps or bolt parts in positions for welding or riveting
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment
• Performs other duties and activities as required
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing instructions and documents, plan and perform work activities independently
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Can plan work and select proper tools
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor

Requirements

• At least 5 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone
• Must have Tier 1 Shop Fabrication Experience
• Must successfully pass the written Pipe Fabrication test and spool reading assessment
• Craft assessment must be passed with 70% or more

Benefits

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match

Physical Requirements

Standing 60%; Walking 20%; Sitting 20%; Pushing 70 ft-lb; Pulling 70 ft-lb; Climbing F; Balancing F; Bending F; Stooping O; Kneeling O; Crouching O; Crawling O; Reaching C; Handling C; Fingering F; Feeling C; Vision C; Hearing C; Lifting (lbs) / Carrying (lbs): 0-10 C; 0-10 C; 10-25 F; 10-25 F; 25-50 O; 25-50 O.