Pipefitter

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive innovative solutions designed to increase plant production reduce costs reduce downtime and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge LA Turner Industries has over 20000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical refining energy pulp and paper and related industries has made Turner one of the nations top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABCs 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety security and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter for a turnaround position in Kingsport TN. The Pipefitter position lays out fabricates assembles installs and maintains piping and piping systems fixtures and equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating sprinkling and industrial processing systems. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• Turnaround work
• Per diem available for those who qualify

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• A-class Pipefitter requires basic knowledge of field drawings sketches and engineering drawings
• Have basic knowledge of how to connect flanged pipe connections using a cross pattern bolting technique
• Be able to read and utilize a tape measure properly
• Be able to understand and utilize a framing square as it is applicable to pipefitting tasks
• Must know how to properly utilize power tools to prepare pipe for cutting welding threading and bolting
• A-class pipefitters must be able to make accurate and precise weld connection fit ups
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen physical evaluation and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Selects and inspects proper safety gear to be used while performing work tasks; selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that creating holes for pipe penetration will not cause structural weakness; plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers; cuts threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings including those made of brass copper lead glass and plastic; joins pipe by means of threaded caulked soldered brazed fused or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps brackets supports and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors pumps meters pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping; tests piping system for leaks; utilizes a variety of power tools including but not limited to electric pneumatic and battery powered; perform additional assignments per supervisors direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status benefits include health dental vision life ADD voluntary life / ADD disability benefits leaves of absence 401k paid time off paid holidays telehealth access and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders scaffolds structures etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders scaffolds structures etc.; reaching in all directions handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level waist level and/or overhead; carrying objects tools equipment etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law .

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