Pipe Fitter

Resource MFG has an exciting opportunity for a Pipe Fitter in the Matthews, NC area. If you are looking for a long term opportunity apply today! Shift: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional overtime work may be required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reads and understands blueprints, plans and specifications. Plans, lays-out and assembles all types of piping systems, supports and related equipment. Calculates dimensions, degrees, angles and length for fittings and pipe. Understands pipe sizes, types and related materials, such as supports and hangers. Measures and marks pipes for cutting to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches and benders. Assembles and secures pipes, tubes, couplings, fittings and related equipment (automatic controls, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.) Cuts and bores holes in structures, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools. Utilizes all pipe fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems, pipe fittings and threaded fittings including butt weld and socket weld. Plumbs and squares fittings. Prepares and cleans assembly for welding. Confers with Piping Designer(s) to define and solve manufacturing/design issues. Operates overhead crane, forklift, lift trucks or hand trucks to move skid and/or related parts to proper work area. Maintains clean and organized work area. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, use simple math and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions. Ability to convert metric to standard measurement. Ability to convert degrees to inches. Preferred Education and Experience Working knowledge of pipe fitting techniques and methods. Ability to work with carbon steel, stainless steel and other metals. Proficient in the use of bevellers, threaders, measuring equipment, levels, squares and various hand tools. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Forklift, hand and/or lift truck experience. Overhead crane experience.