Pipe Fabricator

Pipe Fabricator Job Description

The Pipe Fabricator position at Turner Industries involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Selects and inspects proper safety gear to be used while performing work tasks
• Selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications
• Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that creating holes for pipe penetration will not cause structural weakness
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic
• Joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets, supports, and hanger
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping
• Tests piping system for leaks
• Utilizes a variety of power tools, including electric, pneumatic, and battery-powered tools
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• A-class Pipefitter requires basic knowledge of field drawings, sketches, and engineering drawings
• Have basic knowledge of how to connect flanged pipe connections using a cross-pattern bolting technique
• Be able to read and utilize a tape measure properly
• Be able to understand and utilize a framing square as it is applicable to pipefitting tasks
• Must know how to properly utilize power tools to prepare pipe for cutting, welding, threading, and bolting
• A-class pipefitters must be able to make accurate and precise weld connection fit-ups
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Physical Involvement:

• May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing/sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Mental Involvement:

• May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state, and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards, etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions

Work Environment Factors:

• Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominantly outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.