Pipe Fitter

Dbm Global • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working for a world class leader in pressure vessel fabrication, at Aitken Manufacturing Inc. The Pipe Fitter brings their expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemical, & Processing industrial segments. Critical to the production process this position assembles and fits drawing dimensions of the various structural, plate, and mechanical materials. The production fitter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of blueprints and common heat reactions of structural metals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Requirements

• Ability to use a variety of tools which may include torches, saws, plasma machines, and welding equipment.
• Ability to use overhead and jib cranes.
• Ability to read prints and GA Drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience.
• Regularly required to stand and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach outward and above shoulders with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently is required to walk and stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout, and plan work.
• Good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
• Work on jobs while applying safety rules at all times.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ((Hard Hat, Steel toed boots, Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, long pants, long sleeved shirt, respirator etc.. per requirements for position)

Nice To Haves

• Any special training certificates, licenses or diplomas are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consults blueprints, work orders or instructions, creates working procedure based on specifications.
• Gathers equipment and materials for the job.
• Cutting and fit pipe and pipe fittings.
• Grinding & Beveling pipe
• Layout, cutting, Assembling pipe and pipe fittings.
• Fabricate socket weld connections, stainless steel pipe/ pipe fittings, carbon steel pipe/ pipe fittings
• Clean work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Complies with applicable safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Additional responsibilities not listed may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED