Pipe Fitter

Arcosa; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety Oriented Pipe Fitter to join their team in Ashland City. In this role, you'll work with metal parts, ensuring they are accurately aligned and fitted according to specifications. Your responsibilities will include reading blueprints, performing tack-welding, and adhering to safety practices. This position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment where your skills will be valued. If you have a passion for precision and safety in your work, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in pipe fitting and welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated metal parts.
• Inspect tack-welds for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Basic Fitting Skills

Basic Math Calculations

Tack-Welding

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oxy-Fuel Cutting Torch

Overhead Crane

Job description

Arcosa Marine is searching for a Safety Oriented Pipe Fitter in our Ashland City, TN barge manufacturing plant. As a Pipe Fitter at Arcosa Marine, you will lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts of metal according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and sketches in preparation for welding. You will also inspect tack-welds completed by the assigned welder, or in some cases their own tack welding work, for conformance to specifications.

What you will do:

• Read blueprints or other specifications
• May operate overhead cranes
• Measure to specifications
• Cut and wash with torch (Oxy Fuel)
• Tack-Weld
• Identify parts for assembly in proper order
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Basic knowledge of blueprints, diagrams, or other specification documents
• Basic fitting skills
• Ability to perform basic math calculations using fractions; carpentry math
• All fitters have to pass a tackers test; six-part practical test using an oxy-fuel cutting torch
• May require working above ground
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights.
• May require working in narrow or confined work spaces for extended periods of time
• May require extensive kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed