Pipe Fitter

Atlantic Constructors • Virginia Beach, VA

18d

About The Position

The Pipe Fitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains commercial and industrial production and processing piping systems. The role interprets sketches, blueprints, and isometric drawings; prepares and installs pipe and fittings; and tests piping systems. Work may involve multiple job sites, construction equipment, varying indoor and outdoor conditions, and travel that is typically not overnight.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a pipe fitter, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• NCCER certification.
• Ability to sketch complex isometric drawings with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cable/wires.
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sketches, blueprints, and isometric drawings.
• Clean, bevel, prepare, and install pipe with various fittings and weld joints.
• Perform layout, rigging, and transportation of pipe, valves, and fittings.
• Install pipe and related materials and equipment.
• Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers' activities.
• Cut pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
• Thread pipe using a threading machine.
• Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
• Test piping systems.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $0 employee-only cost for medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed