Commercial Pipefitter

At Technical - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Phoenix, AZ

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Commercial Pipefitter position involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems in various industrial settings. The role requires a skilled individual who can work independently and as part of a team, ensuring that all work is completed safely and to high standards. The position is based in Phoenix, AZ, and requires a minimum of three years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping, piping systems, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Performs a variety of duties which may often change.
• Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts pipe using pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe, using threading machine.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, glass and plastic.
• Joins piping by means of welded, grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Installs hanger systems as specified in construction documents.
• Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Loads and unloads construction materials from trucks and into buildings.
• Maintains good housekeeping and a safe work area.
• Teaches, coaches and provides direction to apprentices and helpers to work safely, deliver quality, and work productivity.
• Works safely, encourages others to do so, and complies with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years industry experience.
• Completion of apprenticeship program and/or trade licensure preferred.
• Able to install work from drawings, submittals and specifications.
• Able to read and understand project related documents in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, division, fraction, and multiplication).
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions based on information at hand.
• Work easily and skillfully with hands.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with coworkers and other tradesmen.