Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Pipe fitters are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems for heating and cooling, high-pressure transport, oil and chemicals, natural gas and more. They read design specifications to cut and weld pipes, perform routine inspections and lay pipework. No license required.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.

* Thread pipe using threading machine.

* Bend pipe by hand or with pipe bending tool and machine.

* Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.

* Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.

* Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.

* Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.

* Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

* Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.

* Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.

* Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.

* Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.

* Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

* Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety

* Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.

* Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.

* Ability to learn basic communications via email

* Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record and background.

* Attendance is an essential function of the job - position is not available to work from home.

Physical Demands:
May include but are not limited to the following:

* Sit / Crouch / Crawl

* Talk and Listen

* Reach with hands and arms

* Vision abilities include close vision & color

* Lift 50-100 lbs. with some assistance

* Use of hands to finger/handle or feel

* Stoop

* Climb

* Kneel

* Balance