Pipefitter

Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, and fittings by means of welding, brazing, soldering, and cementing of joints.

• Utilize pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing to inspect and test installed pipe systems.
• Electroplate non-ferrous piping materials with tin and lead to obtain an alloy that prevents erosion.
• Operate pump machines to discard water from fooded facility foors, manholes, and basements.
• Install and test water systems such as treatment, recycling, and irrigation systems. Inspect work sites to identify environmental hazards that can limit the integrity of a pipe structure.
• Utilize valve keys and wrenches to regulate liquids, steam, and other gaseous substances from pipes QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED desired. Basic geometry and trigonometry math skills needed for pipefitting. At least three years’ experience in trade. Journeyman pipefitter license desired. Accuracy, detail oriented, organized, reliable, responsible, risk taker, safety awareness, accountability, ambition, active listener, applied learner, conflict resolution, customer oriented, decision making