Journeyman Pipefitter- Austin Industrial

Pipefitter

This person will be able to lay out assemble install and maintain pipe systems pipe supports and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls structures and fixtures such as radiators or tanks using brackets clamps tools or welding equipment.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education no minimum education requirements.

Experience 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin (The Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Companys policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race color sex religion national origin age (40 and over) disability military status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Companys policy to comply with all federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.