Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Description

Summary

Responsible for laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for installing pipe and hangers.
• Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of building plans / working drawings.
• Planning sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and cutting pipe.
• Threading and ending pipe by hand or with pipe bending machine.
• Assembling and joining piping by means of threaded, chalked, wiped, soldered, brazed fused, or cemented joints.
• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills, email.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to perform hydraulic calculations and other standard functions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms, and/or climb a ladder.

Qualifications

Advantage fire is a company that prides itself on quality and customer satisfaction. AFS has a qualified team that goes above and beyond to make sure we are a leader in the fire protection industry. We design, install and maintain complete fire protection system for commercial markets. AFS began in 1992 and is located in Winder GA.

BENEFITS

We believe our people are our biggest asset. So we offer a comprehensive benefit package, as well as education and training, to ensure our employees succeed and grow with the company.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term & long- term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holiday
• 401(K)
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospitalization & accident