Plant Pipefitter

Job Description Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assembles, installs, repairs gas, water or other liquid, air and fire sprinkler piping systems, including heaters, sanitary systems, using power cutting and threading machines and a variety of Pipefitter’s tools. Performs gas welding, brazing and soldering of mild steel, stainless steel (s/s), copper alloys, cast iron, cast steel and other alloys that are present at Homasote. Sets up and uses welding machines, oxy / acetylene gas welding/burning rigs, pipe threader (manual or electric), hand & floor mounted grinders. Determines the size, length, different fittings needed to get from point ’a’ to point ‘b’. Threads, flanges, sweats, glues or uses compression fittings for steel, s/s, pvc, cpvc, cast iron, cast steel or any pipe present as needed at Homasote from size 1/8” to 12”. Provides proper support and hangs any piping present at Homasote. Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs our wet and dry fire system, most hydraulic, pneumatic or vacuum situations that occur, and the company’s sanitary sewer systems. Has knowledge of the Homasote Backwater (process water) system, surge water system, well water systems, storm drainage system and our city water system. Establishes a safe working condition for him while using the proper lock-out/tag-out procedures, and using the company supplied p-p-e items. Able to safely operate all shop transportation vehicles (tow motor, road-runner, high reach) Is subject to 24 hour call. Is required to perform maintenance work. Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Performs other duties as directed. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma 4 years or plumber’s or steamfitter’s apprenticeship 1 years experience in a manufacturing or factory environment a plus EOE