Plumber I

LED FastStart•Holden, LA

10d

About The Position

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes and fittings according to specifications and plumbing requirements. The role supports plumbing installation and repair as required for each build.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand English.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to climb, twist, bend, and stoop.
Ability to use hands and work overhead.
Ability to stand, squat, and grasp.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and working drawings to determine required work aids and the sequence of installations.
Inspect structures to identify obstructions and prevent weakening the structure during pipe installation.
Locate and mark positions for pipes, pipe connections, and pipe passage holes in walls and floors.
Cut openings in walls and floors for pipes and fittings using hand and power tools.
Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, a cutting torch, and a pipe-threading machine.
Bend pipe to required angles using a pipe-bending machine or by hand over a block.
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made of metal or nonmetal materials using hand and power tools.
Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.
Install and repair plumbing as required for the build.
Weld holding fixtures to steel structural members when needed.
Perform other work as assigned.