JOB SUMMARY
Layout, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
- Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
- Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
- Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
- Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
- Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
- Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
- Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
- Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
- Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
- Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
- Create construction or installation diagrams.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Rig materials/tooling to be hoisted to other levels
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years’ experience as Pipe Fitter in commercial and industrial settings
- Ability to read and understand isometric drawings to execute installations or perform repairs
- Ability to assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
- Must be able to plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
