Pipefitter

Stellantis•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Pipefitter is responsible for laying out, 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 pipefitting or industrial plumbing skills and knowledge. It may involve interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, or similar documents, and planning the sequence of work and materials based on knowledge of pressure capacities, piping and plumbing operations, and materials. The Pipefitter also performs 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 Pipefitter Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate; or eight years of documented Pipefitter experience; or five years of documented Pipefitter experience and three years in a related trade.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and some overtime, including daily overtime, weekends, and holidays.
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 measure, cut, thread, bend, file, bur, and ream pipe using hacksaws, benders, pipe cutters, pipe threads, chisels, cutting torches, soldering irons, drills, taps, and related hand and power tools.
Ability to assemble and install pipe and plumbing fittings using clamps, brackets, hangers, wrenches, pliers, and related hand tools.
Ability to repair, replace, and maintain defective piping and plumbing components using hand and power tools.
Ability to inspect piping and plumbing systems, detect malfunctions, and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
Ability to complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal worker.
Strong computer skills.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and similar documents as needed.
Plan the sequence of work and materials based on knowledge of 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 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 to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
Complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on mechanical equipment.
Perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as millwright, machine repair, and sheet metal worker.
Perform incidental tasks and other duties as required to complete assignments and meet department and company needs.