Pipefitter 1

Zachry Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an Industrial Pipefitter to assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems at construction and maintenance sites.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, choosing tools, ensuring safety, fabricating and installing piping components, testing systems, and rigging loads up to 50 lbs, with work up to 12 hours and heights up to 300 ft.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of pipe fitting experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers' instructions.
• Knowledge of pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components.
• Commitment to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and needed precautions.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangars, and supports inside piping systems as planned.
• Perform tests to ensure pipe and system quality.
• Hoist loads using rigging equipment as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team player

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

NCCER Certification

Job description

Job Description

An Industrial Pipefitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipefitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights of access of 300 ft.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Must have 4+ years' experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’d employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter
• Formal/technical education

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working out side in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer