Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems in accordance with plans and standards.

The candidate should read isometric drawings, fabricate and install piping, and ensure joints are welded or threaded to spec. This role involves moving on a construction site, with exposure to outdoor conditions and compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Strong working knowledge for the position.
• Ability to read and transmit written and oral instructions to management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pipe types and joint methods (butt, socket, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, fused).
• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align and bolt components for welding and secure in position.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings per specifications by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials during installation and install items per plans.

Skills

Piping systems knowledge

Reading isometric drawings

Communication with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Job description

Requisition ID: 189687

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure 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
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Hydro test piping systems
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement 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. Drivers 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.