Pipefitter

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Purpose: To perform all pipe-fitting duties safely at an industrial site.? Must be able to read and interpret information for construction and/or fabrication 

Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Travel required at times 

  Essential Skills: (may include but are not limited to the ability to)  

• Able to cut and fit pipe together from critical isometric drawings 
• Use various types of processing equipment and machinery for our clients 
• Knowledge of valves, fittings, filters, and associated parts for piping systems 
• Must have a valid license and able to operate the following:  
• Company trucks (DOT) 
• fork truck 
• High-reach equipment up to 45 feet 
• Able to work off of elevated platforms (i.e. scaffolding, high-reach equipment, elevated pipe-racks 
• Must be able to operate the following tools:  
• Pipe threading machine 
• Burning Torch 
• Grinder 
• Port-a-Band  
• Chain Fall 
• Hand Tools 

• The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to assemble, connect, weld, or attach parts.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands. 
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds properly.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 
• Employee may be required to perform the following:
• Climb stepladders and extension ladders 
• Work from a raised platform 
• Climb stairs 
• Operate tools properly and safely 
• Operate high reaches, scissor lifts, fork-trucks, cranes, if properly trained. 
• Pass pulmonary tests to wear respirator 
• Employee may be required to use drills, welding equipment, saws, ladders, levels, wrenches, hammers, safety equipment, all tools in the requirements list, etc.. 

Environment: Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying heavy objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. Some jobs expose workers to harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, loud noise, or dangerous machinery. Some workers may be exposed to lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazardous substances during their work especially when working in confined spaces. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. Workers must be especially alert to safely follow procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards.