Pipefitter

Stellantis • Kokomo, IN

5d

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, water, sprinkler, heating, cooling, lubricating, and related systems. The work requires practical journeyman-level pipefitter or industrial plumber skills and knowledge. It may involve interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, or similar documents, and planning the sequence of operations and materials based on knowledge of pressure capacities, piping and plumbing operations, and materials. The position also performs incidental tasks needed to complete larger assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least four years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide Pipefitter apprenticeship; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Pipefitter; or eight years of documented Pipefitter experience; or five years of documented Pipefitter experience and three years in a related trade.
• Experience as a pipefitter in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Knowledge of types and sizes of pipe and related metallic, vitreous, and plastic materials according to job specifications.
• Ability to measure, cut, thread, bend, file, bur, and ream pipe using hacksaws, benders, pipe cutters, pipe threads, chisels, cutting torches, soldering irons, drills, taps, and related hand and power tools.
• Ability to assemble and install pipe and plumbing fittings using clamps, brackets, hangers, wrenches, pliers, and related hand tools.
• Ability to repair, replace, and maintain defective piping and plumbing components such as valves, traps, toilets, showers, and drinking fountains using hand and power tools.
• Ability to inspect piping and plumbing systems, detect malfunctions, and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and some overtime, including daily overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC and Refrigeration certifications.
• Ability to provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
• Ability to complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on all mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications such as millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal worker.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate piping and plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assemble, install, maintain, repair, and replace piping and plumbing components.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and similar documents.
• Plan work sequences and materials based on pressure capacities, piping and plumbing operations, and materials.
• Inspect piping and plumbing systems for malfunctions and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment (preferred qualification).
• Complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on mechanical equipment (preferred qualification).
• Perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, including millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal work (preferred qualification).
• Perform incidental tasks and other duties as required to complete assignments and meet department and company needs.

What This Job Offers

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