Field Installation Pipefitter

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®); Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®) is seeking skilled pipefitters in Wisconsin to layout and install piping systems for industrial finishing equipment. You will read plumbing schematics, cut and assemble pipe, and install valves, pumps, and heat exchangers as part of a robust finishing line.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and a formal apprenticeship or technical certificate; state license is preferred. Expect rigorous physical work with safety as a priority, on-site in Sturgeon Bay.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret schematics and detail drawings for layout, installation and troubleshooting.
• Accurately measure with tape measures, levels and other layout tools.
• Cut and assemble pipe using common hand and power tools.
• Understand joining methods for PVC, CPVC, steel and stainless steel piping.

Responsibilities

• Layout and install piping, fittings, valves, pumps, and heat exchangers for finishing systems.
• Read and interpret plumbing schematics and detail drawings.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation and workmanship during installation.

Skills

Read schematics & drawings

Layout with measurement tools

Pipefitting with common tools

Pipe threading & joining

Safe use of lifts & ladders

Identify and fix pipe issues

Education

High school diploma

Formal apprenticeship or technical certificate

State license preferred

Tools

Band saw

Pipe thread cutting tools

Tubing cutter

Job description

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Description

Pipefitters are responsible for the practical layout and installation of piping, fittings, valves, pumps, floats, heat exchangers, tank penetrations and misc. system equipment for our industrial finishing systems. Pipefitters must be fluent and able to read and interpret plumbing schematics and detail drawings. Pipefitters must also be experienced with the fitting and joining of PVC, CPVC, black steel, and stainless-steel plumbing materials using threaded, glued, flanged and welded connections.

Required Skills

• Read and understand schematics and detail drawings for layout, installation and troubleshooting
• Read and do layout with tape measures, levels, square, dividers, rule, plumb bob, string lines, etc.
• Common cutting tools such as the band saw, cut off saw, hand plasma torch, tubing cutter, saws-all, hole saw, drill, etc.
• Cut pipe threads with hand and electric powered pipe thread cutting tools
• Use hand tools to assemble pipe
• Safe use of powered lifts and ladders
• Proper use of pipe cement, pipe thread compound, sealing tape etc.
• Identify and correct improper operation of installed plumbing systems

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand for a minimum of up to 10 hours per day, with frequent kneeling, squatting, crawling or climbing ladders.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Frequently lift parts up to 50 lbs.
• Must have good eyesight with the ability to read drawings, small print, and see workpieces clearly

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 5 - 10 years of pipefitting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or technical education certificate or degree preferred
• State license preferred