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Samuel EPC

Pipefitter Night Shift

9 days ago

Abilene

Job Description Benefits and retirement Purpose: Lay out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems and supports, fixtures and equipment for industrial piping systems on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings. This includes carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and PVC systems as well as directing and training pipefitter helpers to perform the same. Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration. Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)  Practice safety rules  Identify power tools  Identify hand tools  Move, store, and transport oxy−acetylene and argon bottles safely.  Housekeeping procedures  Make measurements to the 1/16" using a measuring tape  Use power tools, drill motors, end and angle grinders, and port−a−bands  Identify and sort nuts, bolts, and screws by size and material  Identify threaded pipe fittings  Basic Blueprint Reading  Perform flange make−up (torque)  Identify socket weld fittings  Perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide  Identify all thread rod by size and left or right-hand threads  Identify PVC pipe and fittings  Identify Rigging equipment  Identify pipe fittings by size, type, material, and service type  Set−Up and operate oxy−acetylene torch for heating and cutting  Read and interpret isometric drawings  Cut gaskets with gasket cutter  Identify and discriminate cutting and welding gases  Set−up and purge stainless steel pipe  Install reinforced concrete pipe  Give crane and heavy equipment hand signals  Read and interpret hanger and support drawings  Identify gaskets materials by size, material, type, and ratings  Perform craft math  Identify hanger components by type, kind, size, and material composition  Identify and sort valves by size, type, and materials  Install cast iron push joint pipe  Install ductile iron mechanical joint pipe  Fabricate PVC pipe from isometrics  Use isometrics to fabricate for socket weld pipe, butt weld pipe, and threaded pipe  Use threading machine to thread pipe Job Description: Pipefitter Alternative Titles: Journeyman Pipefitter Page 2 of 3 Job Description: Pipefitter Rev.0, 6-3-21  Identify pipe by size, type, and wall thickness  Transfer benchmarks and layout elevations  Perform simple rigging operations  Install steam traps  Use power actuated anchor gun/red head  Install fabricated pipe butt weld, socket weld, and screw pipe from orthographies  Prepare material & pipe-takeoffs for buttweld, socket weld, & threaded pipe  Use blueprints to erect and fabricate piping systems (Ortho, ISO, P&ID, GA)  Fabricate pipe hanger, supports, anchors, and guides  Install pipe hangers, supports, anchors, and guides  Read and interpret pipe and hanger drawings  Fabricate, weld, and fiberglass piping  Install high pressure and high heat piping systems  Install and set spring hangers/supports  Perform advanced craft math  Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual.  Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed. Essential Qualifications  Three (3) years minimum Field experience in trade  Ability to perform material take-offs, figure offsets, take-off of fittings, and pipe rigging  Ability to work with others to achieve job goals  Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need) Physical Requirements  Stand or walk for long periods of time  Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects  Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance  Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects  Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl  See well (naturally or with correction)  Eye−hand coordination  Good physical fitness  Good sense of balance  Work at great heights Page 3 of 3 Job Description: Pipefitter Rev.0, 6-3-21 Tool Requirements  Steel toed work boots  Pipefitter Blue Book  Torpedo Level  25' Steel Measuring Tape  12" Adjustable Wrench  Leather Gloves  Flat Screwdrivers  Phillips Screwdrivers  Toolbox (with lock)  At least one set of 2-Hole, flange alignment pins  10" Channel Lock Pliers  2@ 4" C-clamps  2@ 8" C-clamps  2@ 11" Vice-grip locking C-clamps  #9 Side Cutters  4" Wrap−a−round  2@ Ballpeen hammer: 16 oz. and 32 oz.  24" Pipefitter's or Framing Squares  24" Level  12" Tri Square  Plumb bob  3/4" x 6" Cold Chisel  Pipe Wrenches: 12", 14", 18" and 24"  Center Punch  Spud Wrench or Line−up Bar  Combination Wrenches: 3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", and 1-1/4"  Degree Finder  Protractor  Line−Up Dogs  Hickey Bar  Smart Level  Raincoat or poncho Environment: Construction Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying heavy objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. With some projects, work exposure to harmful/hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, odors, lead-based paints, asbestos, loud noise, or dangerous machinery may exist. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. While working in underground and/or confined spaces, Construction Workers must be especially alert to safely follow procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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