Traveling Pipefitter Jobs

We are HIRING Pipefitters!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Removes and replaces worn components.
• Measures and marks pipes for cutting or threading.
• Checks work and repairs or corrects any faults.
• Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
• Coordinates with job site Superintendent to configure pipe system layout.
• Attaches pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Installs pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
• Inspects, examines, or tests installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Plans pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
• Installs fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
• Lays out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
• Modifies, cleans, or maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools
• Shuts off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
• Selects pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Cuts, threads, or hammers pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
• Assembles or secures pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
• Installs automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May order pipes and other materials.
• May train others in Pipefitter job duties.
• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• TWIC card preferred.
• Four or more years of Journeyman Pipefitting experience.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Knowledge to maintain and operate production piping systems and equipment to include but not limited to pressure regulators, system control valves, pneumatic systems, temperature control units, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or waste.

OTHER:

• Overtime maybe required.
• Schedule is typically Monday through Friday average 40-50 hours per week.
• Shiftwork may be required.
• Holiday and weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

Levels, Clamps, Wrenches, Hammers, Pliers, Sockets, Squares, Measuring Tapes, Gauges, FLUPS, Protractors, Spacing Wedges, and Calculator.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

Employment at Will: This document does not create an employment contract, either express or implied. All employment is employment-at-will.