Pipefitter

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications.
• Preparatory to welding or riveting.
• Plans sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining and thickness of metal.
• Sets up face block, jigs and fixtures.
• Locates and marks centerlines and reference points onto floor or face block and transposes them to work piece, using tape, chains, plumb bob, and squares.
• Moves parts into position, manually or by hoist or crane.
• Removes high spots and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torch.
• Straightens warped or bent parts.
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps or bolt parts in positions for welding or riveting.

Physical Requirements

• Standing - 60%
• Walking - 20%
• Sitting - 20%
• Pushing - 70ft-lb
• Pulling - 70ft-lb
• Climbing - F
• Balancing - F
• Bending - F
• Stooping - O
• Kneeling - O
• Crouching - O
• Crawling - O
• Reaching - C
• Handling - C
• Fingering - F
• Feeling - C
• Vision - C
• Hearing - C
• Lifting (lbs) - 0-10 C
• Carrying (lbs) - 0-10 C
• 25-50 O
• 50-100 O

Basic Qualifications

• Must successfully pass the written Pipe Fabrication test and spool reading assessment.

Physical Demands

• Standing - 60%
• Walking - 20%
• Sitting - 20%
• Pushing - 70ft-lb
• Pulling - 70ft-lb
• Climbing - F
• Balancing - F
• Bending - F
• Stooping - O
• Kneeling - O
• Crouching - O
• Crawling - O
• Reaching - C
• Handling - C
• Fingering - F
• Feeling - C
• Vision - C
• Hearing - C
• Lifting (lbs) - 0-10 C
• Carrying (lbs) - 0-10 C
• 25-50 O
• 50-100 O

Benefits

• Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k with company match- eligible within first 30 days of employment.
• Day and Night Shift available- 10%-night shift differential.