PipeFitter

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Are you looking to join an established, fast growing company with a close family feel? A job with work life balance, a company that cares about you, provides an above average benefit package, and room for advancement? Knights Mechanical is the place for you.

Knights Mechanical is a Mechanical Contractor and part of Ascension Property Services (APS) a nationwide group of specialty trade contractors with decades of experience in nearly all types of construction, including commercial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, manufacturing, and institutional. Our customer-focused, employee-driven business model builds long-term partners through loyalty, consistency, and expertise.

We are looking for Pipefitters who share our passion for helping customers, have a positive attitude and are committed to always offering their very best workmanship and customer care.

Pay Range: $25-$40/hr depending on experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Coordinates with other trades for pipe routing
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by using hydrostatic and pneumatic methods.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as required.

Pipefitter Qualifications / Skills:

• Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety
• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Ability to learn basic computer skills to communicate via email, document daily work and progress, and track procurements and status
• Math as required for piping angles
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical systems
• Journeyman gas fitting and/or HVAC license preferred
• Welding certifications GMAW/MIG, GMAW/TIG, SMAW preferred
• Extensive knowledge of codes
• Experience piping with cooling towers, chillers, boilers, large roof top equipment, air handlers etc
• Experience with hydronic and refrigeration piping processes
• Experience with VRF systems

Work Hours & Benefits

• 40 hours per week
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k
• Company Cellphone
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off