Pipefitter C

RadNet, Inc.; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a pipefitter helper to assist journeyman pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, installing and maintaining piping systems and related equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Expect to select pipe types, inspect worksites, plan installations, cut and thread pipe, bend and mount components, and test systems. Entry-level role with supervision and safety focus in Lima, OH area.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0‑2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists journeyman level pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe‑bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds 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.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists journeyman level pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe‑bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds 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.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0‑2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 60%, Walking 20%, Sitting 20%.
• Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 50 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft‑lb.
• Pulling 70 ft‑lb.
• Climbing, Balancing: frequent.
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Fingering: occasional/constant as required.

Benefits

Brown & Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.