Pipefitter Helper I

MasTec Industrial•Boise, ID

10d

About The Position

Assist a journeyman with planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing construction-related systems and components in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role supports pipefitting work in heavy industrial construction, including preparing and installing pipe and fittings, working with installation crews, and maintaining safe equipment and work practices. Duties may also include work in other crafts appropriate to the employee’s training and skills, as directed by project supervision. The position requires working up to 12-hour shifts in changing weather and site conditions, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and loud noises. Work may involve confined or uneven areas and heights, and requires use of personal protective and fall-protection equipment. Compensation is $24 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

1–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in one or more construction craft roles as a helper or laborer, or a combination of work experience and training, with basic knowledge of the assigned craft.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read measuring scales and use simple fractions and basic numbers.
Ability to work under pressure and within timelines.
Developing knowledge of the fabrication, installation, maintenance, or testing of construction components and systems, and familiarity with applicable state and federal codes.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have the necessary tools identified on the craft-specific Helper Tool List.
Must have required licenses for the work area, if applicable.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safety equipment for work at heights.
Ability to work in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to evaluate information against measurable standards, recognize details and differences in objects or drawings, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Adequate balance, vision, hearing, and coordination of eyes, hands, and feet, naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification (preferred).
Proficiency in one or more craft areas.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret measuring tools, including tape measures, speed squares, and framing squares.
Understand plant north and drawing coordinates.
Thread, bevel, and cut pipe.
Use appropriate hand and power tools to fit and install pipe and similar tubular products.
Assist with installation of valves, couplings, and other fittings, and removal of damaged or worn pipe.
Produce work that meets plan, specification, and industry-standard requirements.
Coordinate with installation crews to move materials and equipment.
Perform daily safety checks on equipment.
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision.
Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Support the project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
Communicate problems, material needs, and hazards to the foreman.
Work different shifts and overtime as required, and meet production schedules and accuracy standards.
Perform duties safely and participate in daily toolbox meetings when on-site.
Perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, climbing, and working at heights when required.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.