Turnaround Pipefitter - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries • Kingsport, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for turnaround work in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment used 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. Per diem is available for those who qualify.

The role involves selecting and inspecting safety gear and pipe materials, examining worksites for obstructions and potential structural concerns, planning installation sequences, cutting, threading, bending, joining, securing, and installing pipe, and testing piping systems for leaks. The Pipefitter also installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and uses a variety of power tools. Additional assignments may be given by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma 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 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.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation and sign acceptance of Turner Industries’ Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
• 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 other specified systems.
• Select and inspect appropriate safety gear, pipe sizes, and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspect worksites for obstructions and assess whether pipe penetrations could cause structural weakness.
• Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction workers’ activities.
• Cut, thread, bend, and join pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic fittings.
• Secure pipe to structures using 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.

Benefits

• Per diem available for those who qualify.
• Benefits, depending on employment status, include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life/AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Leaves of absence.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Telehealth access.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED