What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at Wharton-Smith?
Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the Orlando, FL Winter Garden, FL, Cocoa Beach, FL, Debary, FL, and Deland, FL, areas for pipelayer positions.
Summary:Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for water and wastewater systems by performing the following duties.Duties:
Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
Cuts, threads, and bends pipe.
Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders.
Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
Weld’s pipe supports to structural steel members.
Other duties as assigned.
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. Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training Experience as Pipelayer preferred
