Welder​/Pipefitter Leadman - Austin Industrial - East Cap

Welder Leadman - Industrial

Summary
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Reads and interprets isometric drawings, blueprints and other product specifications. 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.

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Lay out full‑scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment following blueprints.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Cut and bore holes in structures (bulkheads, decks, walls, mains) prior to pipe installation using hand and power tools.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related equipment using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Operate valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases and liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and ensure holes do not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain an erosion‑preventive coating.

May directly supervise 1 to 5 pipe fitter helpers in the Operations Department. Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance appraisal, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

• Problem Solving
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  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem‑solving situations, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management
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  Completes projects on time and within budget.
• Technical Skills
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  Assesses strengths and weaknesses, pursues training, continuously builds knowledge, shares expertise.
• Customer Service
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  Manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to needs, meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Solves conflict without blaming, listens without interrupting, keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication
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  Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and seeks clarification, responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
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  Writes clearly, reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork
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  Balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback, supports team success.
• Visionary Leadership
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  Displays passion, optimism, and inspires respect and trust.
• Change Management
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  Builds commitment, overcomes resistance, monitors transition, evaluates results.
• Leadership
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  Inspires and motivates others, influences actions and opinions, accepts feedback, gives recognition.
• Quality Management
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  Improves and promotes quality, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness
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  Works within budget, implements cost‑saving measures, conserves resources.
• Diversity
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  Shows respect for cultural differences, promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics
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  Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, works with integrity, upholds values.
• Organizational Support
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  Follows policies and procedures, supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment
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  Makes sound decisions, includes appropriate people, delivers timely decisions.
• Motivation
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  Measures self against standards of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing
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  Prioritizes, plans work activities, uses time efficiently, sets goals.
• Professionalism
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  Approaches others tactfully, reacts…