Pipefitter

Required Skills

• Read and understand schematics and detail drawings for layout, installation and troubleshooting
• Read and do layout with tape measures, levels, square, dividers, rule, plumb bob, string lines, etc.
• Common cutting tools such as the band saw, cut off saw, hand plasma torch, tubing cutter, saws-all, hole saw, drill, etc.
• Cut pipe threads with hand and electric powered pipe thread cutting tools
• Use hand tools to assemble pipe
• Safe use of powered lifts and ladders
• Proper use of pipe cement, pipe thread compound, sealing tape etc.
• Identify and correct improper operation of installed plumbing systems

Physical Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Pipefitting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or technical education certificate or degree preferred
• State license preferred
• Must be able to travel to customer sites for installation at a minimum of 25% annually