Pipefitter (Port Wentworth, GA) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S.

An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Pipefitter

The Pipefitter will be able to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:


* Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.


* Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.


* Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.


* Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.


* Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.


* Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.


* Remove and replace worn components.


* Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.


* Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment.

Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.


* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time.


* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment.

This is a full-time opportunity working 40 hours a week.  There is no per diem and nor relocation funding.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

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