Pipefitter Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accord with approved trade practices.
• Interprets graphic symbols on piping drawings.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.
• Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Enters safe vessels, towers, and columns for installation and maintenance of trays and cleaning.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools and power tools.
• Completes paperwork documenting repair and maintenance activities.
• Gives suitable assignments to helpers.
• Works in association with all crafts (electrician, welder, carpenter, or painter) when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.
• Secures equipment to prevent movement during work.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.

Qualifications

• 6-48 months of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.
• Possess a valid drivers’ license with a good driving record.
• Have related tools.

Safety Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education.
• Attends safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management.
• Attends various training classes as may be assigned by management.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.

Physical Requirements

• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Eye-hand coordination.
• Depth perception.
• Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity).
• Ability to see small detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting.
• Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing.
• Ability to reach below knees while standing.
• Ability to stoop or kneel.
• Ability to work 50 or more hours each week.

Cognitive Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks and conducts safety meetings.
• Reading comprehension skill to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs.
• Maintains math skills to perform basic calculations.
• Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel.
• Skill in using hand signals.
• Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making).
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Temperament Attributes

• Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.

Work Environment

• Awkward or confining workspaces.
• High places.
• Out-of-door environment.
• Noisy Environment.
• Dirty Environment.
• Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.).