Pipefitter (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions) - Western Illinois University

Location

Macomb, IL Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions Job Type: FT - Continuous Posted On: Tue Jan 13 2026 Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

A(n) Pipefitter typically -

• performs duties specific to and normally required in the pipefitter trade, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work;
• performs work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair pipe systems, pipe supports, temperature control devices, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems;
• performs associated work by utilizing oxyacetylene or electric welding processes;
• diagnoses, repairs, and/or overhauls refrigeration equipment (such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers), refrigeration systems, and/or temperature control systems (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatically operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and/or direct digital control systems);
• assists in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts;
• assists in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of equipment or repair parts;
• maintains records and prepares reports on repairs completed or on units requiring future special service;
• assists engineers in planning modifications and/or new installation projects;
• makes assemblies or sub-assemblies thereof for installation by others;
• completes installations assembled by others;
• cuts and assembles such work from sketches, diagrams, detailed drawings, or specifications;
• complies with accepted safety standards;
• assigns and directs the work of apprentices;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT: (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions)

HOURLY WAGE: $46.60 (...