Job Opening: Pipe Fitter

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, 3D models, and schematics to plan pipe routes and layouts.
• Material Preparation: Measure, cut, thread, bend, and bevel pipes made of steel, copper, plastic, or exotic alloys using specialized tools and torches.
• Assembly & Joining: Connect pipe sections and fittings via welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW), soldering, brazing, threading, or mechanical/cemented joints.
• Support & Rigging: Install structural pipe hangers, brackets, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment using hoists and lifting gear.
• Testing & Inspection: Pressure-test completed systems to check for leaks, defects, or malfunctions and ensure compliance with ASME codes (such as B31.1 and B31.3).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in pipe welding/threading, and literacy in engineering blueprints.
• Safety & Codes: Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE), and industrial piping standards.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more), work in confined spaces or at heights, and stand for long shifts.