Pipefitter- Construction/Manufacturing

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints. This will be completed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.
Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe-cutting machine.
Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components or machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders using hand tools.
May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Must pass written Pipe Fitter test.

• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Pipe Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.

• 1 each Plumb Bob
• 1 each Framing Square
• 1 each Pipe Fitters Book and Calculator
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

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