PIPEFITTER II

Responsibilities

• Cook, layout, fit up, install, assemble, and/or repair commercial piping systems including fixtures and equipment for piping systems.
• Perform field fabrication of piping systems and set up the specific task or project schedule.
• Sweat, braze, and weld copper systems.
• Install hangars or supports for piping systems.
• Make adjustments to work sequences to meet construction schedules, using own knowledge of equipment and lower-level personnel capacities.
• Manage materials to ensure timely completion of the work scheduled.
• Ensure optimal material consumption.
• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Correct punch-list items and make distribution as required.
• Plan work to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources.
• Inspect work-in-progress and completed work to ensure conformance to contract and specification.
• Ensure the needs of general contractors, owners, and other customers as well as entrusted employees are met.
• Keep the superintendent or project manager aware of all issues affecting production and schedule.
• Assist project manager and superintendents with problems or questions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend, as required, all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to lower echelon to help them develop and improve their skills and increase their technical knowledge.
• Strengthen skills to encourage improvement in other pipefitters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience/Qualifications Required: 5+ years commercial experience in pipefitting/welding in field plumbing operations. Prior shop experience a plus. Completion of Apprenticeship program preferred. Stable work history.
• Job Skills: Ability to read blueprints. Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation. Ability to fabricate offsets. Working knowledge of all hand and power tools. Able to do take-offs. Able to install equipment. Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity. Good math skills.
• Education: High School or GED Equivalent. Trade School a plus. Minimum of 150 hours in pipe welding courses. Willing to obtain additional trade licenses and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Eyesight correctable to 20/50.
• Able to work long hours on feet.
• Able to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Able to perform shift work.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.
• Able to operate heavy machinery.
• Journeyman’s license if required.
• OSHA 10 certificate.