PIPEFITTER / WELDER

About the role

Pipefitter / Welder

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
• Inspects structures to avoid obstructions that may form as a result of the installation of piping
• Plans installation/repair to avoid interfering with other workers’ activities
• Install pipes in accordance with regulation guidelines and using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces.
• Cuts pipe using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
• Threads pipe using pipe threading machine
• Bends pipe using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal (iron, steel, copper) and nonmetal (plastic) pipes, tubes, and fittings
• Connects pipes using threaded, caulker, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools
• Secures pipe in structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools
• Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools
• Puts in and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces and following specifications and blueprints
• Read and comprehend pressure gauges and systems
• Performs inspections after installation to check for leaks
• May perform occasional welding
• Gather/collate/classify information
• Exercise critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Execute work-place safety regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 years of prior related experience
• Driver’s License

Compensation

Salary Min: $46,245.50
Salary Max: $77,080.00

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel

Frequently required to and from job site locations.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to various indoor/outdoor climate conditions and temperatures
• Exposure to frequent fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
• Noise level exceeding 85 decibels will require hearing protection
• Exposure to electrical shock, burns, explosives, radiant energy, mechanical hazards, etc.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%)
• Be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear
• Carry up to 75lbs, lift up to 100lbs, and move up to 200lbs
• Close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.