PIPEFITTER II

TP Mechanical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical is seeking an experienced pipefitter/welder to coordinate, lay out, install, and repair commercial piping systems on multiple projects in Dayton, OH. The role requires field fabrication, copper welding, and fit-up work to meet project schedules.

Candidates should have at least 5+ years of commercial pipefitting/welding experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably trade school training. OSHA 10 certification and a valid driver's license are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in reading blueprints and interpreting specifications.
• 5+ years commercial pipefitting/welding experience in field operations.
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, layout, fit up, install, assemble, and/or repair commercial piping systems including fixtures and equipment.
• Perform field fabrication of piping systems and set up the project schedule.
• Sweat, braze, and weld copper systems.
• Install hangars or supports for piping systems.
• Manage materials to ensure timely completion and optimize consumption.
• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Inspect work-in-progress and completed work for conformance to contract and specs.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Piping installation

Offsets fabrication

Hand tools

Take-offs

Equipment installation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school training

Pipe welding courses (150 hours)

OSHA 10 certificate

Tools

Basic hand tools

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

• Coordinate, layout, fit up, install, assemble, and/or repair commercial piping systems including fixtures and equipment for piping systems.


• Perform field fabrication of piping systems and set up the specific task or project schedule.


• Sweat, braze, and weld copper systems.


• Install hangars or supports for piping systems.


• Make adjustments to work sequences to meet construction schedules, using own knowledge of equipment and lower-level personnel capacities.


• Manage materials to ensure timely completion of the work scheduled. Ensure optimal material consumption.


• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.


• Correct punch-list items and make distribution as required.


• Plan work to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources.


• Inspect work-in-progress and completed work to ensure conformance to contract and specification.


• Ensure the needs of general contractors, owners, and other customers as well as entrusted employees are met.


• Keep the superintendent or project manager aware of all issues affecting production and schedule.


• Assist project manager and superintendents with problems or questions in an accurate and timely manner.


• Attend, as required, all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects.


• Serve as a coach and mentor to lower echelon to help them develop and improve their skills and increase their technical knowledge.


• Strengthen skills to encourage improvement in other pipefitters.


• All other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate, layout, fit up, install, assemble, and/or repair commercial piping systems including fixtures and equipment for piping systems.


• Perform field fabrication of piping systems and set up the specific task or project schedule.


• Sweat, braze, and weld copper systems.


• Install hangars or supports for piping systems.


• Make adjustments to work sequences to meet construction schedules, using own knowledge of equipment and lower-level personnel capacities.


• Manage materials to ensure timely completion of the work scheduled. Ensure optimal material consumption.


• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.


• Correct punch-list items and make distribution as required.


• Plan work to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources.


• Inspect work-in-progress and completed work to ensure conformance to contract and specification.


• Ensure the needs of general contractors, owners, and other customers as well as entrusted employees are met.


• Keep the superintendent or project manager aware of all issues affecting production and schedule.


• Assist project manager and superintendents with problems or questions in an accurate and timely manner.


• Attend, as required, all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects.


• Serve as a coach and mentor to lower echelon to help them develop and improve their skills and increase their technical knowledge.


• Strengthen skills to encourage improvement in other pipefitters.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience/Qualifications Required:


• 5+ years commercial experience in pipefitting/welding in field plumbing operations.


• Prior shop experience a plus.


• Completion of Apprenticeship program preferred.


• Stable work history.

Job Skills

• Ability to read blueprints.


• Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation.


• Ability to fabricate offsets.


• Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.


• Able to do take-offs.


• Able to install equipment.


• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.


• Good math skills.

Education

• High School or GED Equivalent.


• Trade School a plus.


• Minimum of 150 hours in pipe welding courses.


• Willing to obtain additional trade licenses and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Eyesight correctable to 20/50.


• Able to work long hours on feet.


• Able to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds.


• Able to perform shift work.


• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60lbs.


• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.


• Must not be afraid of heights.

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.


• Must provide own basic hand tools.


• Able to operate heavy machinery.


• Journeyman’s license if required.


• OSHA 10 certificate.