Pipefitter

Job Summary

Newcomb and Company is seeking a Mechanical Piping Installer to join our team. The role involves installing and assembling commercial mechanical piping systems based on blueprints, including chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and rooftop units.

Responsibilities

• Lay out pipe systems, supports or related equipment according to blueprints.
• Install commercial mechanical systems to include but not limited to cooling towers, chillers, boilers, pumps, packaged rooftop equipment, and split system equipment.
• Assemble or secure pipes (1/2” to 10” in size), fittings, accessories (valves, gauges, etc.), or related equipment according to project specifications by welding, brazing, soldering or threading joints.
• Inspect or test installed systems using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing or other methods.
• Cut or bore holes in structures prior to pipe installation using hand or power tools.
• Load and unload tools and material.
• Setup of equipment at beginning of shift and breakdown at end of shift.
• Utilize blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedure.
• Compile lists of material and equipment needed for project.
• Cook up material orders and deliveries with company warehouse and construction managers.
• Cook up tool, lift, and crane rentals as necessary for project.
• Maintain assigned tools and issued safety equipment.
• Maintain daily communication with your direct supervisor and department manager.
• Take direction from construction manager, project foreman, and/or lead pipefitter.
• Cook up project inspections with construction manager.
• Supervise and support helpers on projects as required.
• Complete as-built drawings at end of projects.
• Enter time worked daily and submit timesheet weekly.
• Follow all policies as outlined in the company handbook and safety documentation.
• Monitor jobsite to ensure a safe work environment and report any safety violations to safety supervisor.
• Overtime or varied shift work hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to fit, solder, weld and layout piping systems.
• Previous experience installing mechanical systems required.
• Previous use of electrical and manual tools required (e.g. saws, squares, calipers, hammer type drills, etc.).
• Experience with properly handling suspended loads.
• Tool Requirements: basic hand tools (e.g. cordless drill, hammer, screwdrivers, tape measure, crescent wrench, channel locks, torpedo level, etc).
• General Requirements: ability to operate a forklift or other heavy equipment pending proper equipment certification provided by company.

Company

We are a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy