PIPEFITTER / WELDER

branchgroup • Charlottesville, VA

3d

About The Position

Hopkins | Lacy, the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing division of Branch is searching for a Pipefitter. Pipefitters will be responsible for laying, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation and following blueprints.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 years of prior related experience
• Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions that may form as a result of the installation of piping
• Plans installation/repair to avoid interfering with other workers’ activities
• Install pipes in accordance with regulation guidelines and using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces.
• Cuts pipe using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
• Threads pipe using pipe threading machine
• Bends pipe using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal (iron, steel, copper) and nonmetal (plastic) pipes, tubes, and fittings
• Connects pipes using threaded, caulker, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools
• Secures pipe in structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools
• Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools
• Puts in and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces and following specifications and blueprints
• Read and comprehend pressure gauges and systems
• Performs inspections after installation to check for leaks
• May perform occasional welding
• Gather/collate/classify information
• Exercise critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Execute work-place safety regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees