Pipefitter
Clark Construction · Hixson
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Responsibilities:
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and valves, according to job specifications.
- Assists foreman in planning the sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
- Cuts pipe using a pipe cutter, pipe saw, power tools (band saw), and pipe cutting machine.
- Threads pipe using threading machine.
- Knowledge in safe operation of Victaulic roll grooving and cut groove operations.
- Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
- Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded, wrapped, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
- Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Knowledge in safe and professional testing of piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures.
- Has working knowledge of working around heavy machinery to include hydraulic and lattice cranes.
- Ability to rig and signal loads as required.
- Ability to set and align process equipment like pumps and blowers.
- Conducts field layout of the piping system and calculates offsets, miters, and fittings as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety.
- Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
- Ability to read drawings including but not limited to pipe shop drawings, mechanical drawings, and P&ID’s
- Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy objects.
- Good communication skills