Pipefitter - Journeyman

OUR VISION

"To become an indispensable partner to building owners with mission-critical systems."

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The incumbent performs skilled pipefitting tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC pipeline systems. S/he may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers.

Base hourly rate of $22/hr - $29/hr

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measures and marks pipes for cutting, threading, and welding.
• Lays out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related information from blueprints.
• Plans pipe system layout, installation, and repair according to specifications.
• Selects pipe and related materials for projects, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspects and tests installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other approved methods.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and/or welding equipment.
• Fills pipes with water/air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe using hand power tools or machines.
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
• Uses specialized techniques, equipment, or materials to perform computer assisted welding of small pipes, and work with special piping used in microchip fabrication.
• Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other i...