Pipe Fitter

Overview

Pipe Fitter role at Thompson Turner. This position involves laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related equipment, following blueprints and working safely to deliver high-quality results.

• Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe-cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe using pipe-bending tools and pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, using threaded caulked, soldering, braze, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
• Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components or machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools.
• Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system.
• May weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; respiratory protection may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass written Pipe Fitter test.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Pipe Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be willing to work outside of craft.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• Required Tool List for Pipe Fitter:
• 1 each 10” & 12” Crescent Wrench
• 2 each 14” & 18” Pipe Wrenches
• 1 each Torpedo Level
• 1 each 2’ Level
• 1 each Chalk Box
• 1 set Box Wrenches up to 1 ¼”
• 1 each Channel Lock Pliers
• 1 set Allen Wrenches
• 1 each Wrap Around
• 1 each 25’ & 50’ Tape Measure
• 1 each Hammer
• 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
• 1 each Tri-Square
• 1 each Plumb Bob
• 1 each Framing Square
• 1 each Burning Glasses
• 1 each Center Punch
• 1 each Tubing Cutter
• 1 each Pipe Fitters Book and Calculator

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.