Industrial Plumber

FIFCO USA; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue4U Discounts

Genesee Brew House discounts

Retirement Options with employer

10 paid holidays per year

Union Support

Culture of pride

Job summary

Fifco USA in Rochester, NY is seeking a Plumber to join the Maintenance – Plumbing team. You will perform general troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on brewery equipment, including pipes, pumps, tanks, and related systems, ensuring reliability and GMP compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5 years of mechanical repair experience in an industrial setting; experience with piping, valves, and condition monitoring is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of mechanical repair experience in industrial settings.
• Experience with pumps, piping, valves, and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with city/state plumbing codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot pumps and piping to identify root causes of failures.
• Repair, dismantle, and reassemble pumps, bearings, and seals.
• Install and maintain piping, valves, and sprinkler systems.
• Read prints and work from schematics.
• Follow GMPs and wear PPE; uphold safety and company policies.

Skills

Pumps & piping

HVAC troubleshooting

Print reading

Safety PPE

General mechanical repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Freon refrigeration certification

Job description

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Maint-Office 901800 Union Rochester, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2319

Salary Range: $32.76 To $39.27 Hourly

Job Title: Plumber

Status:Full Time

Department:Maintenance – Plumbing

Reportsto:Maintenance Manager

Job Type:Non-Exempt, Union

Position Objective

The Plumber, part of the Maintenance Department, is responsible for general troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of brewery equipment such as pipes, pumps, tanks, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Examines malfunctioning pumps to locate damage or wear, such as blowout packing, misalignment of pump shaft, slippage of drive belt, worn bearings, or need for lubrication. Determines root cause of failures and recommends procedural and/or equipment modifications to prevent repeat failure.
• Dismantles pumps and performs repairs, such as cleaning impellers, repacking stuffing boxes, tightening glands, and replacing bearings, using hand tools.
• Accurately install, repair, dismantle, and reassemble piping, valves, regulators, pumps, sewer systems and fire sprinkler system.
• Layout and work from print.
• Fabricate systems for water, steam, oil, gas and sewer system.
• Have knowledge where to find information on city and state code.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC equipment.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs,) properly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and follow all safety and company policies at all time.
• Perform other various job duties as needed.
• Actively exhibit a commitment to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience in mechanical machinery repairs preferably in an industrial/manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience working with condition monitoring tools and condition-based maintenance practices is preferred.
• Process Safety Management experience is a plus.
• Possess certification for the evacuation and the charging of Freon refrigeration units is a plus
• Strong knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems, service and process piping.
• Knowledge of computers, specifically computerized maintenance management (work order) software.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes is a plus.
• Welding experience preferred, specifically pipe fitting and welding.
• Precision maintenance training is a plus

Physical Requirements & Environmental

• Frequent walking, stair and ladder climbing, crawling, keeling in place, standing, walking, crouching under conveyors, and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work conditions vary and can be noisy, hot/humid, cold/damp.
• Generous Benefits with options to fit your life
• Blue4U Discounts
• Retirement Options with employer contributions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Union Support
• Genesee Brew House discounts
• Culture of pride and community involvement
• And of course, beer!

Pay Rate: $32.76 – 39.27/hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The reference pay range represents step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Drug Testing Statement: After a conditional offer of employment, a covered employer may require job applicant to submit a drug test.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetics, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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