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Zachry Brands, Inc.
Specialty Pipefitter
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What they do
A Pipe Fitter installs and repairs pipe systems in commercial or industrial and manufacturing structures, such as pipes for heating and cooling systems. Works on pipes that carry gas, sprinkler systems, or pipes that carry steam under pressure.
$56,203 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights of access of 300 ft. Must have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and ASAP drug screening. Qualification Highlights Must have 6+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper with NCCER plus certification. Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills. Must have good leadership and communication skills. Must have experience on an industrial construction project. Position Responsibilities Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks. Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications. Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications. Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems. Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment. Reports to Position This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience. Ability to read prints and construction drawings. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions. Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant. Must have 4+ years' experience with the pipe fitting processes. Good problem-solving abilities. Good aptitude and manual dexterity. Good reading comprehension. Ability to work with others- team player. Ability to work independently
- minimal supervision. Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors. Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Zachry ROF'ed employee. Former Zachry Employee. NCCER Plus Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter Formal/technical education Required Tools 1
- Metal Toolbox with Lock 2
- Torpedo Magnetic Level 1
- 25' Tape Measure 1
- 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket 2
- 12" x 24" Framing Square 1
- String Level 1
- 8" Crescent Wrench 1
- 14" Pipe Wrench 1
- 24" Pipe Wrench 1
- Pipefitter's Blue Book 1
- 420 Channel Locks 1
- Torch Lighter (Striker) 1
- Chalk Line 1
- Set of Allen Wrenches 1
- Line Up Bar 2
- Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8", 15/16", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 1/4") 1
- Screwdriver (Flat) 1
- Set of Tip Cleaners 1
- Pair of Leather Gloves 1
- 24" Level 1
- 16' Tape Measure 1
- Pair of Cutting Goggles 1
- Center Finder 1
- 4" Wraparound 1
- 12" Crescent Wrench 1
- 18" Pipe Wrench 1
- Center Punch 1
- Wire Cutters 1
- Plumb Bob 1
- Set Blinding Wedges
- Small 1
- Hacksaw 1
- 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer 1
- Phillips Screwdriver 1
- Combination Set
- Tri•Square, Protractor, and Center Finder 1•3/8 Ratchet Drive with 3/8" to 1" set 1•Construction Calculator 1•Rain Suit 1•Rubber boots Physical Requirements Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.