Pipefitter

Job Description

Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements ; Perform cleanup duties ; Perform material handling and storage duties ; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools ; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment ; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics ; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware ; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks ; Cut and thread pipe manually ; Identify and select pipe fittings ; Perform oxyfuel cutting operations ; Fabricate and install gaskets ; Perform machine cutting and threading of pipe ; Test pipe and tube installations ; Fabricate and install plastic, PVC, and HDPE pipe and fittings ; Install pipe systems and components ; Perform detailed pipe layout ; Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports ; Install valves and components ; Perform pipe system layout and fabrication duties ; Review construction drawings, blueprints, and P&ID drawings for specifications to determine work requirements ; Select types of pipe ; Perform weld preparation and set-up ; Read and interprit welding detail drawings

Job Requirements

"Mental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside"