Pipefitter Specialist

Fives is seeking a skilled Pipefitter Specialist to join our team. As a Pipefitter Specialist, you will be responsible for performing skilled piping maintenance duties, including inspection, pipe and tube bending, repair, installation, and alteration of pipe systems, valves, and controls.

• Inspect, repair, modify, and install piping, pipe welding valves, system, and process control components.
• Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout and troubleshooting for piping systems, piping controls, and related components.
• Identify required tools and special equipment.
• Select the type and size of pipe and valves required.
• Locate and mark positions for connections, equipment, and system components.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, components, and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC, piping, and process controls.
• Install, repair, and maintain water heaters and conditioners.
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on piping systems and control valves.
• Apply all codes to installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.

• Possess a current State of Michigan Plumbers License or Journeyman's card.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical health, strength, and stamina.
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.

• Ability to read drawings and blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply industry standards for installation, repairs, and safety.
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate computer-based equipment.
• Familiarity with computerized IWMS/CMMS work order process.
• Adaptability to work in a diverse environment, focusing on customer satisfaction under high-stress conditions, and organize an effective response to day-to-day requirements, and one-of-a-kind extremes.
• Communications skills that invite credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment among key stakeholders in operations, critical facilities, events, and line supervisors.
• Responsiveness to supervisory direction, productivity, quality, and commitment.
• Administrative coordination, regarding job assignments, productivity, time management.
• Time Management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to earn maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skills in using predictive maintenance techniques and simplified root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to non-technical or production operators.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of preventive maintenance.