Pipefitter

Responsibilities:

• Cut thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
• Assemble and secure pipes tubes fittings and related equipment according to specifications by welding brazing cementing soldering and threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls structures and fixtures such as radiators or tanks using brackets clamps tools or welding equipment.
• Inspect examine and test installed systems and pipe lines using pressure gauge hydrostatic testing observation or other methods.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems supports and related equipment following blueprints.
• Plan pipe system layout installation or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials such as supports hangers and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications.
• Cut and bore holes in structures such as bulkheads decks walls and mains prior to pipe installation using hand and power tools.
• Modify clean and maintain pipe systems units fittings and related machines and equipment following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Turn valves to shut off steam water or other gases or liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes basements or facility floors.

• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must have a minimum 4 years of experience in the craft and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization. For safety reasons it is imperative that the employee be able to read and speak fluent English.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Certificates Licenses Registrations Depending on the job site certaincertificates or licenses may be required.

Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Austin Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.