About This Role
This pipefitter role involves welding and assembling pipe systems according to blueprints and industry standards. The position offers an opportunity to work on diverse construction sites, using advanced welding techniques and mechanical knowledge to deliver high-quality piping installations.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and mechanical blueprints to determine welding specifications and procedures
- Prepare pipe materials by measuring, cutting, grinding, and fitting components using hand tools, power tools, calipers, micrometers, and measuring instruments
- Perform welding operations using FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) techniques in accordance with AWS (American Welding Society) standards and ASME codes
- Fabricate pipe assemblies by welding metal materials such as sheet metal and other metal fabrication components in shop environments or on construction sites
- Use plasma cutting, machining, and assembly tools to shape and join metal parts accurately
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols while operating cranes, power tools, gas metal arc welding equipment, and other machinery to ensure a safe working environment
- Collaborate with team members to interpret technical drawings accurately and execute fabrication tasks efficiently
- Maintain detailed records of work performed, including inspection reports, weld maps, and quality control documentation
- Conduct quality checks using calipers, micrometers, measuring instruments, and shop math to verify dimensions meet specifications
- Support the installation process by ensuring proper assembly of piping systems according to project requirements and industry standards
Requirements
- Extensive construction site experience with a strong understanding of safety protocols
- Proficiency in various welding techniques including FCAW, MIG welding, TIG welding, SMAW, and gas metal arc welding
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and mechanical diagrams accurately
- Mechanical knowledge related to pipe fabrication, metal materials handling, machining processes, plasma cutting, and assembly procedures
- Skilled in measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers for precise fabrication work
- Familiarity with ASME codes and standards as well as AWS standards for quality assurance in welding practices
- Experience with shop math necessary for fabrication calculations and measurements
- Competence in operating hand tools, power tools, cranes, plasma cutters, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively
- Strong understanding of mechanical blueprint interpretation for accurate assembly of piping systems