PIPEFITTER / WELDER

Branch Builds, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 46,246 - 77,080; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. in Charlottesville is seeking a Pipefitter to lay, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems for heating, cooling, and processing facilities.

You will follow blueprints and specifications to select appropriate pipe types and sizes, install supports, and ensure safe operation in a dynamic work environment. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and about 4 years of related experience, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 4 years of related experience in pipefitting or plumbing fields preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Select type and size of pipe and related materials per specifications.
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions during piping installation.
• Plan installation/repair to avoid interfering with other workers.
• Install pipes per regulation guidelines using hand and power tools.
• Cut pipes using saw, pipe cutter, and cutting equipment.
• Thread pipes using a threading machine.
• Bend pipes with bending tools and machines.
• Assemble and install metal and plastic pipes and fittings.
• Connect joints using threaded, soldered, brazed, or cemented methods.
• Secure pipes with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and refrigeration/AC systems.
• Read pressure gauges and inspect systems for leaks.
• Possibly perform welding.
• Gather/collate information and exercise critical thinking.
• Enforce workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Pipe cutting machine

Hand and power tools

Pipe bending tools

Soldering/Brazing equipment

Job description

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Hopkins | Lacy, the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing division of Branch is searching for a Pipefitter. Pipefitters will be responsible for laying, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation and following blueprints.

Essential Functions:

Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications

Inspect structures to avoid obstructions that may forma a result of the installation of piping

Plans installation/repair to avoid interfering with other workers’ activities

Install pipes in accordance with regulation guidelines and using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces.

Cuts pipe using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine

Threads pipe using pipe threading machine

Bends pipe using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine

Assembles and installs a variety of metal(iron, steel, copper) and nonmetal(plastic) pipes, tubes, and fittings

Connects pipes using threaded, caulker, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools

Secures pipe in structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools

Installs and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools

Puts in and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment pieces and following specifications and blueprints

Read and comprehend pressure gauges and systems

Performs inspections after installation to check for leaks

May perform occasional welding

Gather/collate/classify information

Exercise critical thinking and reasoning skills

Execute work-place safety regulations

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

4 years of prior related experience

Driver’s License

Compensation

Salary Min: $46,245.50
Salary Max: $77,080.00
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel

Travel
Travel is frequently required to and from job site locations.

Work Environment

Work Environment
While performing duties on this job, the employee is frequently exposed to various indoor/outdoor climate conditions and temperatures. They will also be exposed to frequent fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, etc. Noise level exceeding 85 decibels will require hearing protection. Other hazards might include electrical shock, burns, explosives, radiant energy, mechanical hazards, etc.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands
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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee will need to be able to carry up to 75lbs, lift up to 100lbs, and move up to 200lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Other Duties

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) :Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job-training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.