Pipefitter

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe, using threading machine, ends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand-tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints.

Physical Requirements

• Physically, workers must be able to:
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the movements eyes, hands and fingers.
• Use hands, arms, and fingers fully.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and occasionally more.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our global job portal. For inquiries about the position, please email Jacquelyn Griffith at jacquelyn.griffith@bilfinger.com.

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.