Pipefitter Helper

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry level craft helper to support skilled trades on construction sites in the United States. You will learn pipe fabrication, assembly, alignment, and hydro testing while working under supervision.

The role requires physical stamina and ability to handle tools and materials on a busy job site. The position emphasizes reading isometrics, measuring, fabricating, and installing piping, with exposure to welding prep and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in related field.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly with supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline and safe tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assist with assembly and securing of pipes, tubes, fittings, and equipment according to specs.
• Position and secure materials during installation and follow plans and specs.
• Handle and distinguish different metal thickness and types.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, hammers, torches, drills, and a Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Field experience (craft)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn to read isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assist with the assembly and securing of pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Learn to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. driver license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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