Pipefitter A

Cajun Industries Holdings•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Overview The Pipefitter will have knowledge of test piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operation of pneumatic and electric tools, and leak test-tubing systems. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting. Responsibilities The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

Requirements

Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
Hand/eye coordination
Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
May be required to work in confined spaces
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
Ability to use math/complete calculations
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe
Miter and fabricate all pipe
Use beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding
Lay out for pipe penetrations
Install all sizes of piping in pipe racks
Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports
Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe
Must be able to install steam and heat tracing
Must be able to perform proper bolt up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges
Assist other craft workers as needed