Pipe Fitter

Lay 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 product and processing systems.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer, and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe, using pipe threading machine. Bends pipe using pipe bending rolls and pipe bending machine.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.

JOB SKILLS:

• Ability to read blueprints and pipe and instrumentation drawings
• Ability to read measuring devices
• Knowledge of pipe schedules and base material
• Ability to set up and use a mig welding machine

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• High School Diploma

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work performed in a shop environment
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable
• Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness
• Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach
• The use of Safety Glasses is required
• The use of earplugs is recommended
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility

Benefits:

• Free Telemedicine
• Free Life Insurance
• Medical Dental Vision Plans
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time