Pipefitter Abilene

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 aswell 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. Lengthof 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:
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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&, 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 EPCSafety 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 50pounds 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

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Job Description:

Pipefitter Rev.
0, 6-3-21

Tool Requirements Steel toed work boots Pipefitter Blue…