Plumber/Pipe Fitter

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical in New Orleans is seeking a Plumber/Pipe Fitter to lay out, fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

You will read blueprints, select materials, cut and bend pipe, assemble fittings, test for leaks, and ensure alignment with safety standards. The role requires physical stamina and several years of experience in commercial plumbing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of pipe fitting experience in commercial plumbing.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter’s Blue Book for standards.
• Physical and environmental demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job.
• Inspects work site to determine obstructions and ensure cuts will not weaken structure.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers.
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications.
• Assembles and installs metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.
• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipefitter’s Blue Book

Job description

The Plumber/Pipe Fitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential building. Project Focus Areas include: Higher education, k-12, hospitals, hotels, government, other institutional campuses or facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to make sure holes cut out for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.
• Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a pipe fitter with experience in commercial plumbing; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.
• Uses basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to make calculations for work.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter’s Blue Book.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.

Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide.

Inclusive Employer

Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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