The Construction Pipefitter will be responsible for lays out, fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance of refrigerant piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems. The Construction Pipefitter is also responsible for setting cases and starting up systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
- Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
- Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
- Threads pipe using threading machine.
- Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
- Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
- Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
- Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping,
- Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
- May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
- Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
- Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
- Other duties as required, including working in other departments.
Desired Skills, Certifications, and Education:
- High school diploma or equitant experience
- Trade school diploma an asset
- Excellent communication skills (read/write/speak)
- Strong mechanical aptitude an asset
- Ability to use hand and power tools is an asset required
- Valid drivers license
- Drug free employment
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
- Must have clean background check record
- Must be reliable
- Must work effectively with a team and independently
- Must work in an organized manner with an ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must have the ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Must possess a high level of commitment to customer service
- Must possess strong attention to detail
- Must have a positive can-do attitude
- Be an honest team player, growth-oriented, ability to do whatever it takes; safely!
Regularly required to stand; walk; climb; carry; bend; kneel; reach; push; pull; occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; noise level is medium/low.
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