Pipefitter Welder

Pipefitter

Hopkins Lacy the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing division of Branch is searching for a willbe responsible forlaying assembling installing andmaintainingpipe systems pipe supports and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems applying knowledge of systemoperationand following blueprints.

Essential Functions:

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports hangers and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications

• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions that may formas a result ofthe installation of piping

• Plans installation/repair to avoid interfering with other workers activities

• Install pipesin accordance withregulation guidelines andusinga variety of hand and power tools and equipment pieces.

• Cuts pipe using saw pipe cutter hammer and chisel cutting torch and pipe cutting machine

• Threads pipe using pipe threading machine

• Bends pipe using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine

• Assembles and installs a variety of metal(iron steel copper)and nonmetal(plastic)pipes tubes and fittings

• Connects pipes using threaded caulker soldered brazed fused or cemented joints and hand tools

• Secures pipe in structure with brackets clamps and hangers using hand and power tools

• Installs andmaintainshydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders using hand tools

• Puts in andmaintainsrefrigeration and air conditioning systemsincluding compressors pumps meters pneumatic and hydrauliccontrolsand pipingusing a variety of hand and power tools and equipment piecesand following specifications and blueprints

• Read andcomprehendpressure gauges and systems

• Performs inspections after installation to check for leaks

• May perform occasional welding

• Gather/collate/classify information

• Exercise critical thinking and reasoning skills

• Execute work-place safety regulations

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 4 years of priorrelatedexperience

• Drivers License

Travel
Travelisfrequentlyrequired to and from job site locations.

Work Environment
While performing duties on this job the employee isfrequentlyexposed to various indoor/outdoor climate conditions and temperatures. They will also be exposed to frequent fumes odors dust gases poor ventilation etc. Noise level exceeding 85 decibels will require hearing protection. Other hazards might include electrical shock burns explosives radiant energy mechanical hazards etc.

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required touse their hands and fingers to handle feel oroperateobjects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 70%) walk (approximately 20%) and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl reach handle feel talk and employee will need to be able to carryup to 75lbs lift up to 100lbs and move up to vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision midrange vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-timepositionwhichtypicallyrequires40hoursper week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or status as a veteran or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law with respect to recruitment hiring training promotion and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Dutiesresponsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.