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Pipefitter Leader

UTEC - Universal Tool Equipment + Controls
Sterling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2025

Company Description

Universal Tool Equipment and Controls Inc. (UTEC) is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and provides automation systems, welding systems, and tooling to industries including Automotive, Steel, Aerospace, and the Energy sector. UTEC has an established customer base that includes Fortune 500 companies like Ford Motor Company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and General Motors. The company focuses on developing tools and systems to complement Industry 4.0 and operates within a customer-focused strategy for successful programs.


Summary

Knowledgeable in the application and utilization of standard practices and procedures used in the machine tool trade. Lead and follow-up of automated assembly and weld systems from onset to installation at the customer’s facility.


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

Advises and supports Pipefitter in planning of Piping and Installation of equipment and fixtures.

Inspects piping and fixtures for conformance to company and/or customer specifications.

Assist Supervisor in build schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet build schedules.

Recommends measures to improve build methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Estimates and inspects materials.

Confers with other leaders to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Material Follow-up, if necessary.

Attends team meetings.

Determines with other leaders and/or job leaders break points for cable tray, piping, and fence for teardown.

Verifies with Pipefitters that changes are marked up in the drawing set and conveyed back to the controls design with proper quality form.

Performs activities of workers supervised.

Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.

Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.


Leader Responsibilities

Directly leads 10 to 50 employees. Carries out leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving job related technical problems.


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from a college or university; at minimum 7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


MIOSHA Industrial Truck driving permit and Crane Operator Certification.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Travel Requirements

To local locations.


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