Pipefitter Leader

CER Group NA; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pipefitter Leader to oversee a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves direct leadership of Pipefitters, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will excel in planning, directing work, and resolving technical challenges while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Join a company that values innovation and quality, where your leadership will directly impact project success and team efficiency. If you are passionate about excellence and have a proven track record in the piping trade, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Pipefitters in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Pipefitters, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Plan and assign work, resolving technical issues as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Piping Installation

Problem Solving

Safety Regulations

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Pipefitter Leader - Livonia, MI.
Day Shift - Typical start time around 6:00am
Pay Rate: $28 an hour



Description of the Pipefitter Leader:

• Directly leads 10 to 50 Pipefitters. Carries out leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing work and resolving job related technical problems.
• Can work independently with no direction / "Top Performer " – Highly skilled / Quality of work mostly exceeds expectations / Usually considered Knowledgeable in the application and utilization of standard practices and procedures used in the machine tool trade.
• Lead and follow-up of automated assembly and weld systems from onset to installation at the customer's facility.
• Advises and supports Pipefitters in planning of Piping and Installation of equipment and fixtures.
• Inspects piping and fixtures for conformance to company and/or customer specifications.
• Assist Supervisor in build schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet build schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve build methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Estimates and inspects materials.
• Confers with other leaders to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Material Follow-up, if necessary. Attends team meetings.
• Determines with other leaders and/or job leaders break points for cable tray, piping, and fence for teardown.
• Verifies with Pipefitters that changes are marked up in the drawing set and conveyed back to the controls design with proper quality form. Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Language Skills of the Pipefitter Leader:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Mathematical Skills of the Pipefitter Leader:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability of the Pipefitter Leader:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands of the Pipefitter Leader:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.