Pipefitter

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and construction
• Calculates, itemizes, orders, and gathers requirements
• Coordinates schedule with affected departments
• Installs piping by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, fabricating, threading, soldering, and gluing pipe using hand tools and equipment
• Insulates piping
• Maintains piping by conducting operating tests, identifying, and repairing problems
• Documents actions by completing records
• Keeps tools and equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs

Requirements

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical professional publications
• Completes related results as needed

Skills

• Knowledge of piping systems including layouts, print reading, flanges, manways, gaskets, steam traps and tubing
• Relief valves and general valve maintenance
• Oxy-Act torch experience, relief valves and general valve maintenance
• Special skill of pipe welding is a plus
• General knowledge of pumps, compressors, agitators, bearings, and seals

Qualifications

• Must be available to work over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week
• Note: Successful candidates must be able to pass a written skills test and pass respirator fit test