Pipefitter

Description

Position Summary- Pipefitter

The Pipefitter will be responsible for laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and industrial processing systems.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications
• Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to determine that holes will not cause structural weakness
• Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers
• Cut pipe using bandsaws, pipe cutters, Oxy Acetylene Torch
• Thread pipe using threading machine
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including: brass, copper, carbon steel and stainless steel
• Join pipe by means of welded, threaded, soldered, brazed, and pressed.
• Use hand tools to secure pipe to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers
• Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including: Chillers, AHU’s RTU’s Cooling Towers, Pumps, pneumatic controls.
• Test piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice

Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Superintendent *

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set proce...