Experienced Pipefitter for Public Works — Per Diem & Benefits

Rlwest; Dickinson, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Full benefits package

Job summary

Rice Lake West seeks an EXPERIENCED pipefitter for a Public Works project in Dickinson, ND. Piping diameters range from 1/2" to 48", can be underground or above ground, including 20" bolted steel and 1/2" - 4" PVC and CPVC piping.

Duties include layout, fabrication, installation, assembly of piping systems, and testing for leaks. Must read drawings, measure precisely, and lift up to 50 pounds; willingness to climb tall structures and operate power tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a folding rule to nearest fraction of an inch.
• Ability to read an engineer's rule to nearest hundredth of a foot.
• Ability to measure objects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Must be able to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems, on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.
• Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Cutting pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Assembly and installation of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, ductile iron, steel, etc.
• Joining piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
• Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems including pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Piping layout

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Pipe installation

Safety-conscious

Job description

Rice Lake West seeks an EXPERIENCED pipefitter for a Public Works project in Dickinson, ND. Piping diameters range from 1/2" to 48", can be underground or above ground, including 20" bolted steel and 1/2" - 4" PVC and CPVC piping.

Duties include layout, fabrication, installation, assembly of piping systems, and testing for leaks. Must read drawings, measure precisely, and lift up to 50 pounds; willingness to climb tall structures and operate power tools.