Pipefitter Helper - Kingsport, TN

About the role

Turner Industries is seeking a Pipefitter Helper for a position in Kingsport, TN. The Helper position is responsible for assisting skilled workers in performing their assigned duties and performing a large variety of duties. This is a non-exempt role; reports to the Foreman; assigned duties according to specific procedures with work checked frequently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferably six (6) months of experience in specified skill
• Able to focus on task at hand without being distracted
• Must pass post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and sign acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Must comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift
• Dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
• Touch up paint
• Pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel or other materials
• Handle building materials
• Fix flats and change out tires on trailers and mobile equipment
• Lift and carry materials such as pipe and fittings throughout the facility
• Help with tools and equipment such as welding machine set up, rigging for the crane, tightening headstock, etc.
• If certified, may be required to operate the crane
• May be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Physical requirements

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level
• Maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.
• Reaching in all directions
• Handling and manipulating objects and materials
• Coordinating movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead
• Carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.
• Standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting
• Seeing with or without correction
• Hearing with or without correction
• Wearing respirator and other PPE
• Typing/data entry
• Stepstool use
• Work in excessive heat, excessive cold, and loud environments

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life/ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.