Pipefitter- (Eastover, SC) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Eastover, SC

17h

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned. This is a temporary, per-diem position in Eastover, South Carolina. The role requires a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience. No minimum education is required. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check, and must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must follow safety procedures and work instructions, use required PPE, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience; at least 3 years of pipefitting experience.
No minimum education requirement.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability 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.
Ability to perform the duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, balance for extended periods, and stand for long periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

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, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Plan pipe-system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes, types, and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment according to specifications, using hand and power tools.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or 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 assigned work while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.