Pipefitter

FA – Maintenance – Pipefitter

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Department: Maintenance

Position Summary

The Maintenance Pipefitter is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of piping systems and mechanical equipment supporting chemical manufacturing operations. This role ensures plant reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through precision workmanship and proactive maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan work by reviewing blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and construction drawings
• Calculate materials required; coordinate with affected departments to schedule work
• Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, threading, fabricating, soldering, and assembling pipe using hand and power tools
• Insulate piping systems as required
• Conduct operating tests to ensure proper system function
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair piping and mechanical system issues
• Maintain documentation of completed work and maintenance activities
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with plant and regulatory standards
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems and layouts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and piping diagrams
• Experience with flanges, manways, gaskets, steam traps, tubing, and general valve maintenance
• Experience working with relief valves
• Oxy-acetylene torch experience required
• General mechanical knowledge of pumps, compressors, agitators, bearings, and seals
• Pipe welding experience preferred (not required)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Safety-oriented mindset in a chemical manufacturing environment

Work Requirements

• Must be available to work more than 8 hours per day and 40+ hours per week as operational needs require
• Ability to work in an industrial plant environment