Pipefitter

Piedmont Service Group•Raleigh, NC

46d

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and industrial processing systems. The role may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice and includes other duties assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent.

Requirements

5 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Understand and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow established procedures and standards.
Maintain physical strength and stamina to perform repetitive physical work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety and fall-protection requirements.
Work at heights and in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings and recognize details and slight differences in shapes and shadings.
Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet and maintain balance while working at heights.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with Company and safety policies and procedures.
Select pipe types, sizes, and related materials according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction workers' activities.
Cut pipe using bandsaws, pipe cutters, and an oxy-acetylene torch.
Thread pipe using a threading machine.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipe and fittings, including brass, copper, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
Join pipe by welding, threading, soldering, brazing, and pressing.
Use hand tools, clamps, brackets, and hangers to secure pipe to structures.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including chillers, AHUs, RTUs, cooling towers, pumps, and pneumatic controls.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Maintain in-depth relations with team members and the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent.