Pipefitter Helper

Matrix Service•Clarksville, AR

30d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Fitters/Welder with Lays out, installs, maintain, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank and new construction.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience
A general knowledge of basic hand tools
Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Helper Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft
Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program
Must be able to pass a Background check
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting
Will talk and hear to communicate
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision
Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values
Always represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics"
Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment
Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards
Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed
Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done
Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high- or low-pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc.
Assembles and tests a variety of piping components
Sets up for pipe for welded or special type joints
Assist with fastens hangers and supports
Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work
Makes report of work performed
Identifies safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards
Performs all other job-related duties as requested by supervision