Pipefitter w/Welding

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Perform general industrial pipefitting duties (lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment) for industrial facilities and processing systems that include welding.

Tasks

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine; bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
• Welds holding fixtures to structural steel members; may also thread pipe, using threading machine; joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 or more years skilled/journeyman pipefitting experience
• Knowledge of:
• Basic levels mathematics and English comprehension
• Advanced level of pipefitting
• Basic level of safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures

• Skill in:
• Decision-making based on measurable criteria; and visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings
• Organization and self-motivation
• Reading drawings, service manuals and blueprints

• Ability to:
• Work easily and skillfully with hands
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 55 pounds
• Climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment
• Comprehend oral and written English instruction
• Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
• Follow established policies and procedures and work within precise limits
• Work independently within a team environment to assist others as needed
• Operate and maintain wide variety of tools and equipment
• Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
• Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
• Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
  

FLSA

• Non-exempt

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Jost Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).