Pipefitters - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking Pipefitters for long-term maintenance work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. The position lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. This is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman. Duties are assigned according to specific procedures and work is checked frequently. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The Pipefitter selects and inspects safety gear and job materials, assesses worksites and installation sequences, cuts, threads, bends, joins, and installs piping, secures pipe to structures, and tests piping systems for leaks. The role also includes installing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and using a variety of power tools. Additional assignments may be given by a supervisor. Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits vary depending on employment status.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
One to four years of experience in the specified skill, depending on mechanic level.
A-class Pipefitters must have basic knowledge of field drawings, sketches, and engineering drawings.
Basic knowledge of connecting flanged pipe connections using a cross-pattern bolting technique.
Ability to read and properly use a tape measure.
Ability to understand and use a framing square as applicable to pipefitting tasks.
Knowledge of proper power-tool use to prepare pipe for cutting, welding, threading, and bolting.
A-class Pipefitters must be able to make accurate and precise weld connection fit-ups.
Must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation and sign acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
Must comply with company and client job-site safety requirements.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for industrial and related systems.
Select and inspect appropriate safety gear, pipe, and related materials according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and determine whether pipe penetrations could cause structural weakness.
Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction workers' activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipe fittings.
Join pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, supports, and hangers.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks.
Use electric, pneumatic, and battery-powered tools.
Perform additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.