Pipefitter Journeyman

Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Requisition 177629

Experience Level Skilled

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints.
• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and work pieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw‑Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Hydro test piping systems.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, explain, and take corrective action needed.

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

• Constantly move about a construction/industrial site; must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Constantly work in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
• May be required to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Must have required tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre‑access drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer
, including disability and protected veteran status.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Construction

Location:

Shepherdsville, KY

Salary: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour