Pipefitter

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, vision, life, disability, and

401(k) plan with 5% company match

PTO benefits and training programs

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking an experienced Pipe Fitter to lay out, fabricate, assemble, install and maintain piping systems for various utilities and industrial processes. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting materials, cutting and fitting pipes, securing with supports, and testing systems for leaks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of pipefitting experience with commercial plumbing, including the ability to work in diverse

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a pipe fitter with commercial plumbing experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Regularly perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints.
• Selects pipe types and sizes and related materials for each job.
• Inspects site for obstructions and structural safety before cutting.
• Plans installation sequence to avoid conflicts with other workers.
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe per specifications.
• Assembles and installs metal and non-metal piping and fittings.
• Joins pipe and secures to structures with clamps and hangers.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics (geometry & trigonometry)

Pipe fitting

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School experience

Tools

Pipefitter's Blue Book

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.

• 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.

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!