Pipefitter Helper

Sundt Enterprise; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a skilled pipefitter for industrial and commercial construction projects in the United States. The role involves planning, laying out, and fabricating pipe systems, and coordinating with supervision. Must follow drawings, specs, codes, and industry standards.

Candidates should be able to take direction from a foreman and other skilled workers, and be willing to perform related tasks as training and project needs require. Safety and quality are paramount.

Qualifications

• Must read drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Minimum 3–6+ years in the industrial/commercial pipefitting field; level I–Sr as applicable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and teach others.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
• High proficiency in related trade mathematics.
• Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance with plans; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Look for opportunities for improvement and be willing to learn from others.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Produce high quality work safely and productively at all times.
• Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment and information are available for the work.

Skills

Reading drawings

Trade math

Verbal & written communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Job Summary

Plan, lay-out and perform all types of pipe fitting and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
• 2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time
• 3. High proficiency in all related trade mathematics.
• 4. Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
• 5. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
• 6. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
• 7. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
• 9. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1. Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• 2. Must have a minimum of three years (level I), four years (level II), five years (level III) and six plus years (level Sr.) experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the pipefitter trade.
• 3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• 2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• 3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• 4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
• 5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
• 6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• 7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 8. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• 9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
• 10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.