Pipe Fitter Job Description

Pipe Fitter Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Pipe Fitter to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Cutting, threading, or hammering pipes using various power and hand tools;
• Measuring and marking pipes for cutting or threading;
• Drawing layouts to scale while studying blueprints and following relevant codes;
• Inspecting, examining, or testing installed systems or pipelines;
• Troubleshooting problems;
• Cutting or boring holes in structures;
• Assembling and joining piping by means of threaded, chalked, wiped, soldered, brazed fused, or cemented joints;
• Planning sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and cutting pipe;
• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges;
• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools;
• Threading and ending pipe by hand or with pipe bending machine;
• Hydro test piping systems;
• Read and interpret industry blueprints, isometric, section, detail, equipment, pipe support, and plan drawings;
• Fabricate pipe spools and supports;
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic with a positive and calm mindset;
• Proper S1 or S2 license in the state of CT required;
• References to verify your professional skills and experience;
• Tools of the trade and the ability to bring them to jobsites;
• Able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
• Minimum five years’ experience in commercial construction industry required;
• An in-depth understanding of state and local building codes;
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation;
• High standard of integrity and professionalism;
• Drug free at all times;
• 4 years of experience as Pipefitter / Pipe Welder;
• Must pass a written and/or practical skills test;
• expected to climb and work in high places that may exceed 200 feet in height and in confined spaces;
• 3 – 5 years fitter work-related experience and/or training is required;
• Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.