What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter Foreman position at Lee Contracting?
Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!
We are proud to offer our employees:
- Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
- Paid Holidays Upon Hire
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Safety Bonus Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Work Travel Incentive
- Holiday Bonus
- And so much more!
Responsibilities:
- Measure, cut, and bend various sizes of pipe and tubing to required angle/length using pipe cutters and benders
- Copper Brazing and soldering
- Threading and assembling black pipe
- Thread and assemble steel pipe
- Prepare, fabricate, install and fit pipe to specifications
- Install valves, hangers, supports and flanges in piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications
- Repair leaks in all types of pipe systems
- Assemble, install and repair piping systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes
- Assist with coordination of materials, labor and equipment
- Responsible for training and developing apprentices
- Ensure all safety procedures and quality standards are followed
- Work with other departments as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of Industrial pipefitting experience
- Working knowledge of all types of piping systems
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and interpret pipe drawings
- Possess the ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly
- Must have the ability to independently lift and carry objects safely that weigh up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds occasionally
- Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
- Knowledge of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water and drainage systems
- Must have the ability to read and interpret a written scope of work
- Perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools
- Must be able to identify basic trade materials by size, shape and function and safely use small power tools and hand tools
- Managerial skills
- Reliable transportation
- Pipe welding using mig, tig, or stick a plus
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
