PIPEFITTER

Pipefitter

Responsible for daily Pre-Task Planning of all work performed in the Field.

Use saws, cutting torches, and pipe benders to cut and hammer pipes to specification.

Study blueprint and construction plans for pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.

Responsible for communication towards the education of the younger or less experienced workers.

Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, and fittings by means of welding, brazing, soldering, and cementing of joints.

Utilize pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing to inspect and test installed pipe systems.

Electroplate non-ferrous piping materials with tin and lead to obtain an alloy that prevents erosion.

Operate pump machines to discard water from flooded facility floors, manholes, and basements.

Install and test water systems such as treatment, recycling, and irrigation systems.

Inspect work sites to identify environmental hazards that can limit the integrity of a pipe structure.

Utilize valve keys and wrenches to regulate liquids, steam, and other gaseous substances from pipes.

Oversee the repair and replacement of damaged or worn out pipe components.

Use hand or power tools to drill holes in structures, such as walls and decks, to allow for pipe passage.

Select pipe types, sizes, and quantity required for a pipefitting project.

Install and configure automatic pipe control systems.

Read, understand, and draw isometric drawings for fabrication.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or GED desired, basic geometry and trigonometry math skills needed for pipefitting, at least three years' experience in trade, journeyman pipefitter license desired, accuracy, detail oriented, organized, reliable, responsible, risk taker, safety awareness, accountability, ambition, active listener, applied learner, conflict resolution, customer oriented, decision making.

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