ARMADA INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Pipefitter
REPORTS TO: Structural Superintendent
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE: $25.00-$42.00 per hour DOE
FT / PT STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION:
SUMMARY
Responsible for Rip out and installation of shipboard piping systems, to include fit up, targeting, welding, brazing, and testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
- Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
- Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
- Threads pipe using threading machine.
- Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
- Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
- Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
- Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Installs pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
- Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
- Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES
- Always attentive to detail
- Always alert and takes proper steps to ensure safety
- Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school graduate, or GED
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Within the shipyard, minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery
- Some travel required
EQUIPMENT USED
- Hand tools and power tools
- Brackets, clamps, hangers, hacksaw, pipe cutter, cutting torch, pipe cutting machine
*This is a general list and is not all inclusive
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions