Pipefitter (Catlettsburg, KY) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Pipefitter for a long-term maintenance position in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The role is a full-time maintenance job working 40 hours per week. It does not offer per diem or relocation funding. The Pipefitter lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. The position requires journeyman-level industrial pipefitting experience and work in industrial and construction environments. Employees must follow safety procedures and maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter.
Three to five years of journeyman-level experience; the specific duties section specifies a minimum of three years of pipefitting experience.
Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Provide own fire-retardant clothing (FRC).
Be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, stand for long periods, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Be able to perform duties involving mobility, reaching overhead, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, handling tools and controls, climbing, and balancing for extended periods.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties; positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
Be able to work in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, and benders.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Plan pipe system layouts, installations, and repairs according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, including supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, gases, or other liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and ensure holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Perform other duties as assigned.