Journeyman Pipefitter

A/Z Corporation; Ashaway (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pipefitter position with A/Z corporation involves installation and maintenance of HVAC, utility and process piping systems at various project sites in Rhode Island. You will read blueprints, mark installations, cut and assemble pipe segments, and test for leaks while adhering to safety standards.

You should have 5 years of field experience or equivalent training, be capable of directing helpers, and maintain thorough documentation including daily reports and material requests.

Qualifications

• Experience in field installation/maintenance of piping systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, plans or specs.
• Knowledge of diverse materials and welding/brazing basics.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned location and work on HVAC, utility, and process piping.
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe using tools and machines.
• Locate and mark pipe installations and test for leaks.
• Assemble pipe sections and fittings with various methods.
• Read blueprints and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Supervise helpers and ensure proper paperwork is completed.

Skills

Ability to work independently or as a/

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer satisfaction focus

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

State certification or license

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Pipefitter will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of HVAC, Utility and Process piping systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Works on systems that include Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
• Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
• Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
• Perform proper fit-up of pipe, fittings and flanges for open root butt welding and socket welding.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facilities
• Power generating facilities
• Chemical manufacturing
• Healthcare & Institutional
• Pharmaceutical facilities including GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Areas
• Commercial and offices spaces

A/Z corporation is an employee owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status