Pipefitter (Catlettsburg, KY) - Austin Industrial

Professional•Catlettsburg, KY

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Pipefitter for a long-term maintenance position in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The role involves laying out, assembling, installing, modifying, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in industrial production and processing systems, including steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and sprinkling systems. This is a full-time maintenance job working 40 hours per week. Per diem and relocation funding are not offered. The employee must be able to work safely in industrial and construction environments, including outdoors in all types of weather, at heights, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces. The work may involve exposure to temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. Employees must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter.
Must have 3–5 years of Journeyman-level experience; the specific duties also state a minimum of 3 years of pipefitting experience.
No minimum education requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Must provide own fire-retardant clothing (FRC).
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for long periods.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to perform duties involving mobility, reaching, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, balancing, and using hands and fingers.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must 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.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Lay out, assemble, install, modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, fittings, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
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.
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 that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Perform other duties as assigned.