Pipefitter

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

Install and assemble water, steam, gas or other various types of pipe and pipe fittings.

Standard Duties

Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe to required angle. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals using hand tools and power tools. Joins pipe by use of screws, fittings, bolts, solder, plastic solvent and caulks joints. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking. Interprets blueprints, works from drawings and/or verbal instructions. Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures. Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and local building codes.

Joins together components of fabricated sheet metal assemblies; cut, trim, or scarf metal objects to dimensions, as specified by layout, work orders, or blueprints.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent education/experience in trade field.

Capabilities

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Skilled in general mechanical abilities. Must be able to read blueprints; layout to tight tolerances. Must be able to tack weld.

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 100 lbs. Standing, bending, stooping. Working outside in various temperatures. Working at varying heights and in close quarters.

Equipment to be Used

Hand tools, layout tools, iron worker. break shear, drill press, beveler, fitting tools

Note

Duties and skills required for this position are general and describe the principal functions, level of knowledge and skills required of this job. You should not consider it an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder') Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Precision Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity. All applicants will be considered with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Precision Companies Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.

Precision Companies Inc. is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with physical and mental disabilities.

Precision Companies Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

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