Pipefitter

Stellantis•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

The Pipefitter is responsible for laying out and fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining 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 Pipefitter may also perform 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 use pipefitting tools and equipment, including hacksaws, benders, pipe cutters, pipe threads, chisels, cutting torches, soldering irons, drills, and taps.
Ability to assemble and install fittings using hand tools, including clamps, brackets, hangers, wrenches, and pliers.
Ability to use hand and power tools to repair, replace, and maintain piping and plumbing components.
Ability to inspect systems, identify malfunctions, and make repairs and adjustments.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and some overtime, including daily, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and Refrigeration certifications.
Ability to provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations by locating and diagnosing trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
Ability to complete preventive maintenance at defined intervals on mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform work historically assigned to millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal worker classifications.
Strong computer skills.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

Lay out and fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and plumbing systems, fixtures, and related equipment.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and similar documents as needed.
Plan work sequences and materials based on pressure capacities, piping and plumbing operations, and materials.
Measure, cut, thread, bend, file, bur, and ream pipe using appropriate hand and power tools.
Assemble and install pipe and plumbing fittings using clamps, brackets, hangers, wrenches, pliers, and related hand tools.
Repair, replace, and maintain defective piping and plumbing components, including valves, traps, toilets, showers, and drinking fountains.
Inspect piping and plumbing systems to detect malfunctions and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
Provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations by locating and diagnosing problems in mechanical systems or equipment.
Complete preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment at defined intervals.
Perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal work.
Perform incidental tasks and other duties as required to complete assignments and meet department and company needs.