Pipe Fitter: Hands-On Role with Growth & Safe Work

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Fitter to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, supports, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment in industrial settings.

You will follow blueprints and ensure safe, timely completion with high quality. The role involves selecting materials, planning installations to avoid obstructions, cutting and threading pipes, assembling joints, securing with brackets, and testing systems.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass written Pipe Fitter test.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Pipe Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe-cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe using pipe-bending tools and pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
• Secure pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components or machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders using hand tools.
• Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system.
• May weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Reading/Writing

Math skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Crescent Wrench

Pipe Wrenches

Torpedo Level

2’ Level

Chalk Box

Box Wrenches

Channel Lock Pliers

Allen Wrenches

Wrap Around

Tape Measure

Hammer

Hack Saw

Tri-Square

Plumb Bob

Framing Square

Burning Glasses

Center Punch

Tubing Cutter

Pipe Fitters Book & Calculator

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Fitter to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, supports, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment in industrial settings.

You will follow blueprints and ensure safe, timely completion with high quality. The role involves selecting materials, planning installations to avoid obstructions, cutting and threading pipes, assembling joints, securing with brackets, and testing systems.