Pipefitter

About the role

Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation and following blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic
• Cut pipe to length using saws, pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe cutting machines
• Accurately assemble piping offsets and joints
• Assist in training less experienced pipefitters and provide guidance on best practices
• Install pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports and hangers according to specifications
• Clean and prepare piping surfaces for welding, gluing, soldering, gaskets, or other forms of sealing
• Understand technical drawings to determine the layout and sequence of pipe installations
• Inspect the work site, clear obstructions, and prepare materials and equipment
• Determine necessary materials for a job, such as pipes, fittings, and supports
• Assemble pipe sections using welding techniques and other methods like brazing or mechanical fittings
• Demonstrate basic competence in safe and effective rigging practices
• Assemble system components with minimal oversight, including pumps, valves, connectors, and tanks
• Follow all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assist other team members with job duties as necessary
• Travel to customer locations as required
• Work weekends and/or evenings as necessary

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training
• Two years of related trade school preferred
• Proficiency with computer devices, including tablets and smartphones
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to prove U.S. employment eligibility
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure

The physical demands and environmental exposure outlined below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, squat, balance, and climb; occasionally sit and lie
• Work in confined/constricted spaces and at elevated heights (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, rooftops)
• Material handling demands include lifting from floor level to overhead and maneuvering in tight or awkward spaces
• Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move:
  • Up to 25 pounds constantly
  • Up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Over 50 pounds only with mechanical assistance or team lift, following safety protocols
• Associates are expected to lift no more than 50 pounds independently unless assisted by appropriate equipment or a team lift
• Team lifts are required for any load exceeding 50 pounds per individual, with clear communication protocols including verbal confirmation and coordinated movements to ensure safety
• Must always follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols
• Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive tasks such as tool use, wiring, or securing fasteners
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use hand tools, power tools, and electronic diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work at heights and climb while positioned on ladders
• Regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to communicate effectively and perceive verbal instructions and warnings in high-noise industrial environments (above 85 dBA) while wearing required hearing protection
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Physical capacity to work extended hours, including overtime and weekends, during peak demand or emergency service periods
• Position is classified in the Heavy Physical Demand Classification (PDC)

Environmental Exposure

• Regularly exposed to mechanical/equipment rooms, rooftops, and drop ceilings
• Occasionally required to work in extreme outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and unconditioned indoor spaces
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious locations; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration, all within regulated safety limits

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• Wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety-toed boots
  • Hard hats
  • High-visibility vests or shirts
  • Task-specific gloves
  • Fall protection harness
  • Hearing protection
• Hard hats are required when working in areas with potential overhead hazards
• Specialized PPE (e.g., respirators, arc-rated clothing, fall protection) may be required depending on task-specific hazards; training will be provided as needed
• All PPE must comply with OSHA standards and be inspected daily for proper condition, fit appropriately, and be free of defects