Plumber Pipefitter

North American Breweries•Rochester, NY

18d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber is part of the Maintenance Department and is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on brewery equipment, including pipes, pumps, and tanks. The role provides multi-discipline capability to repair, maintain, install, and improve beverage-processing equipment and building services, including process and building-service piping, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and union, based in Rochester, New York, and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an apprentice program or equivalent demonstrated skill level.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools.
Ability to work some overtime as needed to support production.
Ability to walk extensively, climb stairs or otherwise move around, reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or move 40 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding and in awkward positions.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and wear protective clothing and/or required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Some experience or expertise in mechanical equipment, HVAC equipment, and process controls.
Welding certification.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, install, and improve beverage-processing equipment and building services, including process piping, building-service piping, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Fit and weld piping systems, including process piping, stainless sanitary tube using TIG, and carbon steel.
Fit and assemble PVC, copper, and DWV piping systems.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment using process expertise and root-cause analysis.
Maintain steam traps, specialized valves, filtration systems, and other specialized equipment.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Keep the work area clean and work safely.
Communicate daily with leaders, the maintenance planner, technical staff, engineering, and operations as needed.
Work flexibly as a team player, including in other areas and with other trades to support the maintenance team.
Prioritize safety and the environment in all work.
Read pipe and machine drawings.
Follow piping codes for hazardous environments involving flammable liquids.
Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Adapt to changing priorities, maintain dependable attendance, and work effectively with minimal supervision.