Pipefitter

Westlake; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking an experienced industrial pipe welder in Kentucky. The role focuses on maintaining, fabricating, installing, repairing, and replacing piping systems, valves, heat exchangers, and safety relief components in accordance with written procedures.

Candidates should have 4+ years of pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless piping, and be capable of assisting other maintenance crafts as needed. Westlake emphasizes safety and efficiency in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of industrial pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless-steel piping.
• Ability to assist other craftsmen in related maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with procedures and specifications for piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, fabricates, installs, repairs and/or replaces piping systems, valves, heat exchangers and safety relief systems.
• Uses electric, pneumatic and hydraulically driven tools and equipment.
• Utilizes cutting equipment.
• Rigs for lifting equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Cleans up work area and disposes of waste.
• Returns tools to storage and supports maintenance schedule.

Skills

Pipe welding

Carbon steel

Stainless piping

Tools

Cutting equipment

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Summary

Maintains, fabricates, installs, repairs and/or replaces, cleans and tests the facility piping, valves, heat exchangers, safety relief systems.

Summary

Maintains, fabricates, installs, repairs and/or replaces, cleans and tests the facility piping, valves, heat exchangers, safety relief systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintains, fabricates, installs, repairs and/or replaces piping systems, valves, heat exchangers and safety relief systems in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications.

Utilizes electric, pneumatic, and hydraulically driven tools and equipment.

Utilizes cutting equipment.

Rigs for lifting equipment.

Preforms preventative maintenance.

Cleans up work area following completion of assigned task and properly disposed of waste materials.

Returns tools and equipment to proper storage areas.

Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet the maintenance department work schedule to minimize equipment downtime.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum four years of industrial pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless-steel piping systems as a primary skill, along with attainment of qualifying skills in two additional maintenance crafts sufficient to assist other craftsmen in the performance of their duties.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.