Search Jobs

Pipefitter

Jacksonville

Posted: 04/25/2023 Company: Williams Industrial Services Group Job Number: 1445

Job Description

Primary Purpose:  Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and
         piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water,
         heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing
         systems.
 
Typical Duties:       Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job
                                 specifications.  Inspects worksites to determine presence of
                                 obstruction and to ascertain that hole will not cause structural
                                 weakness.  Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and
                                 activities of other construction workers.  Cuts pipe, using hacksaw,
         pipe cutters, hammer, and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting
         machine.  Threads pipe, using threading machine.  Ends pipe by
         hand or with pipe-bending machine.  Assembles and installs variety
         of metal and non-metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made
         of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.  Joins piping by means of
         threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
         Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using
         hand tools.  Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning
         systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and
         hydraulic controls, and piping.  Tests piping system for leaks by
         increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes
         for indication of leaks.  May weld holding fixtures to structural steel
         members. 
 
Requirements:        Workers should be able to:  Work within precise limits or standards
         of accuracy, Make decisions based on measurable criteria; and
         visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings. 
         Physically, workers must be able to:  Work easily and skillfully with
         hands: Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; See well
         (either naturally or with correction); Climb and maintain balance on
         high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
         Completion of apprenticeship program required.  May be required to
         be licensed. 

This job description is a general description of essential job functions.  It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of Williams Industrial Services Group and subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
 

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.