Underground Pipefitter

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries is seeking skilled workers for plant and construction operations. The role involves installing and fabricating various types of piping, understanding safety protocols, and requiring physical fitness and effective communication skills. Join a company that values equal opportunity and provides a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively for safety and directions.
• Must demonstrate hand/eye coordination and climb structures safely.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Fabricate, install, and lay out various types of pipes.
• Assist other craft workers and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Physical Strength

Tools

Beveling machine

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
• Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, carbon steel weld pipe, PVC , HDPE and stainless steel weld pipe
• Miter and fabricate all pipe
• Use beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding
• Lay out for pipe penetrations
• Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe
• Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Must have the following tools, 25’Tape measure, (2) 24”Framing Square, (2) Torpedo Level, 24” Level, 3LB Maul, Channel Locks, (2) 1-1/16” Combo Wrenches, (2)1-1/4”Combo Wrenches, (2) 7/8”Combo Wrenches,(2) 3/4” Combo Wrenches ,(2) 18”Pipe Wrenches , 12”Crescent Wrench , Plumb bob / String , Center Finder, (2) Small Wedges, Wrap Around , Rain Suit , Steel Toe boots and Steel Toe Rubber boots.

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Cajun is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or veteran status.

Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.