Pipefitter Journeyman

EmergencyMD; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled worker for installation and maintenance of piping and HVAC systems. Responsibilities include selecting materials, fabricating, and testing piping systems. Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship program and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The role requires working in various environmental conditions and the ability to operate industrial lift trucks. Strong focus on safety and precise work standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Visualizes objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, and installs piping systems.
• Tests piping system for leaks.
• Maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Skills

Piping installation

Operating industrial lift trucks

Welding

Leak testing

Education

Completion of apprenticeship program

Job description

Primary Purpose

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Essential Functions

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspects work‑sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using a threading machine.
• Ends pipe by hand or with a pipe‑bending machine.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non‑metal pipe and pipe fittings, including brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
• Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using handtools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• May weld holding fixtures to structural steel members.
• Must be able to operate industrial lift trucks.

Requirements

• Travel between jobsites if required.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Visualize objects in three‑dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work easily and skillfully with hands.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds.
• Stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Completion of apprenticeship program required.
• May be required to be licensed.
• Must be able to operate industrial lift trucks.

Essential Physical Qualifications and Demands

• Standing – 66% to 100% of work time
• Balancing – 66% to 100% of work time
• Sitting – 0% to 33% of work time
• Stooping, squatting, twisting, bending – 66% to 100% of work time
• Crawling – 5% to 33% of work time
• Reaching – 33% to 66% of work time
• Lifting
  • 1–10 lbs – 0% to 33% of work time
  • 11–50 lbs – 33% to 66% of work time
  • 50+ lbs – 0% of work time
• Pushing, pulling, moving
  • 1–10 lbs – 0% to 33% of work time
  • 10–50 lbs – 33% to 66% of work time
  • 50+ lbs – 20% to 40% of work time
• Talking – 10% to 40% of work time
• Hearing – 100% of work time
• Visual perception, including vision – 100% of work time
• Walking – 10% to 100% of work time
• Kneeling – 10% to 25% of work time

Exposure to Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to inclement weather – 33% to 66% of work time
• Extreme cold – 0% to 33% of work time
• Extreme heat – 0% to 33% of work time
• Wet and/or humid – 0% to 33% of work time
• Vibration – 0% to 33% of work time
• Exposure to dust & fumes – 0% to 33% of work time
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts – 33% to 66% of work time
• Exposure to electrical shock – 0% to 33% of work time
• Working in high, exposed places – 0% to 33% of work time
• Exposure to toxic, caustic chemicals – 0% to 33% of work time
• Noise intensity – 66% to 100% of work time, but not exceeding OSHA PEL unless tested otherwise

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day‑to‑day.