Pipefitter Craftsman

Position Summary

Lay-out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
•    Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
•    Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints
•    Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
•    Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
•    Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
•    Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
•    Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
•    Hydro test piping systems

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access 
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and 
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check