Construction Pipefitter

Company: Lee Company
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Summary of Job:
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to)

* Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
* Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
* Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
* Cuts, threads, and bends pipe.
* Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
* Connects pipes, using arc welding, threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
* Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
* Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders.
* Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
* Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
* We be required to read and follow blueprints and determine what material, tools, and equipment will be needed to complete tasks.
* Will be required to work independently and be able to keep from one (1) to three (3) apprentices productive. May be required to be crew leader, overseeing from one (1) to ten (10) fitter/welders and apprentices.
* Must be able to handle stress and job demands.
* Must be able to cooperatively work with others.

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to troubleshoot service issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely and effective solutions and procedures
* Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment
* Experience in providing quality, professional customer related services
* Ability to work and communicate effectively individually as well as in a team environment
* Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
* Ability to work independently in commercial and residential settings.

Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave.

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