Pipefitter Journeyman - MCKY

TIC - The Industrial Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking skilled workers to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems on industrial sites. You will read isometrics, fabricate and assemble piping, and ensure joints are welded or threaded to spec.

The role requires movement on construction sites, adherence to safety rules, and collaboration with supervision. Candidates should be comfortable with varied tools and environments, and able to work flexible hours including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effective with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair piping systems according to plans, specs, codes and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of pipe types and systems (butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, fused).
• Read isometrics, measure, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes and fittings by welding and threading joints.
• Work on site in a construction/industrial environment under varied conditions.
• Inspect work and ensure compliance with contract plans; identify deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Move, rig and position materials; operate a range of tools including beveling machines, grinders, pipe threaders, torches, drills and saws.

Skills

Strong working knowledge

Ability to understand instructions

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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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

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
• 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 effective with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

• Licenses (List requirements)
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing,, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

Work Setting & Job 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.