Pipe Fitter

Description

Pipefitter

• Experience performing Industrial Projects required (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial)
• NCCER strongly preferred
• Ability to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production, and processing systems,
• Apply knowledge of system operation and follow blueprints.
• Ability to read P&IDs and ISOs
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment.
• Must be able to perform basic rigging practices as well as flagging practices based on OSHA . Must be able to safely use hand and power tools. Must be able to work safely and follow Company and site safety policies.

Project Information

Location:

Kingsport, TN

Full Job Description

The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer, and chisel, cutting torch, and/or pipe cutting machine.
• Thread pipe, using pipe threading machine and bend pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic. Connect pipes.
• Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.

Additional Functions

• Monitor and maintain building systems as assigned.
• Execute various minor construction projects as required.
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, to meet businesses' needs.
• Maintain equipment & clean around workstations.
• Interface with supervisor &/or manager to give progress updates as required.
• Able to work outdoors in the elements.
• Work in tight spaces - physically able to climb up and down safely in proximity of manufacturing and process equipment.
• Elevated work > 4' - fall protection required.

General Educational Development Requirements

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalency
• NCCER is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift.
• Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site.
• Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor.

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.

Physical Profile Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, stepladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves…