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Position Summary Lay out, assemble and install piping systems and piping supports for industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and reading and understanding blueprints. Select type of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers, according to specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible

Measure and mark pipe for cutting and threading according to specifications

Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe cutting machines

Thread pipe using pipe threading machine

Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic

Connect pipes using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools

Secure piping to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools

Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods

Support the Manufacturing/Engineering department on improvement projects

Support the efforts of Lean and Continuous Improvement teams

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules

Create and maintain a safe and sanitary working environment

Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

Process inspection, certification, and documentation

Perform other duties as assigned by the area supervisor

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High school diploma, or equivalent3-5 years minimum of related work experience in a manufacturing environment

Role requires schedule flexibility to meet changing production demands, including potential shift adjustments

Knowledge of machines, tools, their uses benefits and maintenance

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Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Good written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models

Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, assets and techniques used for maximizing the manufacturing of products maximizing the manufacturing of products

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in an environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical equipment, and explosives, following safety protocols. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary. Elements of the work environment are non-climate controlled.

Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of…