Modular Pipefitter Apprentice; Position, No Per Diem

Position: Modular Pipefitter Apprentice (Permanent Position, No Per Diem)
* Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accord with approved trade practices.  Interprets graphic symbols on piping drawings.
* Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints
* Perform lockout and tag procedures to secure and deactivate equipment and checks local point to ensure proper lockout procedures are used.
* Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
* Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe by hand or by power driven equipment.
* Dismantles equipment or devices to gain access to and remove defective parts or components. Enters safe vessels, towers, and columns for installation and maintenance of trays and cleaning.
* Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
* Completes paperwork documenting repair and maintenance activities. Gives suitable assignments to helpers.
* Works in association with all crafts (electrician, welder, carpenter, or painter) when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.
* Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
* Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned
- Uses basic knowledge of regulations and requirements. Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.

- Perform miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools and power tools.
* 37-47 months of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.
* Possess a valid drivers’ license with a good driving record.
* Have related tools.
* On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies
* Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program
* Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education
* Attends safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management
* Attends various training classes as may be assigned by management
* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
* Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work
* Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.
* Manual and finger dexterity
* Eye-hand coordination
* Depth perception
* Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity)
* Ability to see small detail
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting
* Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
* Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing
* Ability to reach below knees while standing
* Ability to stoop or kneel
* Ability to work 50 or more hours each week
* Reading comprehension skill to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs
* Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations
* Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel
* Skill in using hand signals
* Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)
* Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
* Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and…