Pipefitter

About the role

Lightera is seeking a Pipefitter to support our Maintenance Department in Norcross, GA. The Pipefitter will be responsible for various tasks including installation, maintenance, modifications, repairs, upgrades, chemical unloading, operational inspections, and tests on manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan work assignments and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Train and direct efforts of plant trades helpers, junior trades workers, trainees, and trades workers.
• Collaborate with functional personnel to resolve problems and recommend solutions based on trades knowledge.
• Wear protective equipment and properly store all PPE.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Two years of accredited Trades School with certification of completion of all course work or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability with basic skills associated with this trade.
• Qualified to the Emergency Response Technician Level as specified in federal regulations meeting state and federal guidelines (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Training and certification to the Level in the Emergency Medical Service as defined by the State of Georgia.
• Pass required physical as specified in federal and state regulations.
• Machine control interface (touchscreens)
• Problem-solving, able to troubleshoot machine problems.
• Able to read and write English language.
• Able to understand and read process and instrumentation diagrams and piping diagrams.
• Time management.
• Strong computer skills (for looking up machine parts, machine schematics).
• Computer app use.

Qualifications

• Two years of an accredited Trades School with certification of completion of all course work or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability with basic skills associated with this trade.
• Qualified to the Emergency Response Technician Level as specified in federal regulations meeting state and federal guidelines (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Training and certification to the Level in the Emergency Medical Service as defined by the State of Georgia.
• Pass required physical as specified in federal and state regulations.

Skills

• Competency in the proper installation of components, cutting, bending, threading, joining, hanging, and covering involving alloy and engineered polymer pipes, flame cutting, welding steel items, flaring fittings, installation of valves, repair of glass systems, and maintenance of the systems.
• Troubleshooting techniques and testing supporting operational, developmental, or experimental designs, including chemical systems, gas delivery, abatement systems, glass, and high purity systems, and other associated piping systems.
• Utilization of PLC trending, test equipment such as borescopes, use of gas and leak detection devices.

Benefits

At LIGHTERA, you'll enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan. We also offer a dynamic work environment where you can realize your ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. Serving customers in telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets, LIGHTERA is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and encourage diversity in our workforce.