Pipefitter

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & wellness

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Pipe Fitter to layout, fabricate, install and maintain piping systems for commercial projects. You will read blueprints, select materials, and assemble pipe and fittings.

This highly physical role requires 5+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in challenging environments. We offer training, benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of pipe-fitting experience.
• Reads specifications, plans and blueprints to understand work.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter's Blue Book.

Responsibilities

• Reads studies and interprets job specs, plans and blueprints.
• Selects pipe type and size and related materials.
• Inspects site for obstructions and structural integrity.
• Plans installation sequence to avoid conflicts.
• Cuts, threads and bends pipe per specs.
• Assembles and installs pipe and fittings.
• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps.
• Tests piping system for leaks by pressure gauge readings.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Reading Blue Book

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pipe Fitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to make sure holes cut out for pipe will not cause structural weakness
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings
• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a pipe fitter with experience in commercial plumbing; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience
• Uses basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to make calculations for work
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter's Blue Book
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage)
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds

Benefits

At Gallo Mechanical, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset - our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!