Instrument Fitter Helper 1
About The Position
Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. The role supports the installation, repair, maintenance, adjustment, inspection, and calibration of instruments and test equipment used to control and measure variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition. The helper assists with pipe and tubing work, materials handling, equipment setup, and testing instrument assemblies.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
- Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
- Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
Responsibilities
- Learn to select types and sizes of pipe, tube, and related material according to job specifications.
- Assist with installation, repair, maintenance, and adjustment of indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment.
- Assist skilled craftspersons with measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing primary piping and tubing.
- Move materials and equipment to work locations and set up work sites.
- May assist with disassembling malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examining and testing mechanisms and circuitry for defects.
- Assist with replacing or repairing defective parts using hand tools.
- Reassemble instruments or test equipment and test assemblies for conformance to specifications using instruments.
- Periodically inspect instruments and test equipment and adjust calibration to ensure operation within specified standards.
- May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
