About This Role
This role is for a Pipefitter to install plumbing and HVAC pipe systems, with an emphasis on quality, productivity, training, and teamwork. The position involves working with various tools and machines to measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble pipes, as well as installing pipe systems in commercial, government, and institutional settings.
Responsibilities
- Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines
- Install pipe accordingly
- Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures using hand or power tools
- Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipefittings, using hand or power tools
- Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
- Complete all tasks in a timely matter
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial Pipefitting
- Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflict professionally with the assistance of management
- Interface effectively, ethically and professionally with all levels of individuals: internal and external executives, internal and external professionals, owners and their staff, line employees, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
- Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (experience may be substituted for education)
- Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift
- Able to lift up to seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.) without assistance
- Possess current, valid driver
- Able to withstand temperature extremes and exposure to elements (rain, snow, etc.)
- Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks
- Read and comprehend CADD drawings and diagrams, blueprints, sketches, fabrication drawings and submittals
- Able to cut and label cuts accurately
- Able to layout work ahead of welders
- Knowledge of how mechanical equipment works
