Journeyman Pipefitter - Wyandotte

Three Rivers Corporation•Wyandotte, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Journeyman Pipefitter - Wyandotte, Michigan Primary Function: Layout, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and piping system, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems, on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent
Certificate of Completion from Associated Builders and Contractors Pipefitter Program or equivalent work experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general construction equipment manuals, blueprints, and related materials
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of peers, managers
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as add, subtract, multiply and divide
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Excellent human relations skills to communicate with a range of personalities and situations
Ability to work at extended heights off of ground
Ability to stay alert/focused from distractions of activity around area due to possible injury
Pass fit test for respirator use
Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing

Responsibilities

Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to customer specifications
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
Read, draw, and understand isometric drawings
Obtain safety work permits
Cut, clean, and bevel pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
Threads pipe, using threading machine and check thread depths
Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
Assembles an installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic insuring they are plumb, level and square
Joins piping by means of threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or commented joints
Complete layouts and rolling offsets, saddles an dead legs
Read and understand P & ID’s
Calculate take-offs, odd angle fittings
Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools
Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
May weld holding fixtures to structural steel members
Problem solve
Travel to various job sites with own means of transportation to perform work
Follow all Safety Rules and wear appropriate PPE as required
Possess tools per required tool list that may require updates
Mentor Apprentice Pipefitters
Accurately complete documentation of piping changes, quality paperwork, etc.
Determine manpower for tasks
Regular in-person attendance