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Pipefitter Welder - Feldkamp Mechanical

Kelso Industries

The Role

Overview

Install, maintain, and repair boiler piping and related HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • pipe cutting
  • pipe installation
  • welding tasks
  • system testing
  • troubleshooting
  • documentation

Tasks

-Cut, shape, and fit pipes to appropriate measurements. -Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient project completion. -Inspect the workplace, clear obstructions, and prepare materials and equipment. -Assemble and install pipes, valves, and fixtures. -Inspect and test installed systems for functionality and quality. -Maintain documentation of work performed and materials used. -Perform welding and pipefitting tasks according to specifications and safety guidelines. -Maintain knowledge of hazard prevention and safety best practices. -Identify and troubleshoot issues with piping systems.

Requirements

  • welding
  • pipefitting
  • blueprint reading
  • high school
  • teamwork
  • safety protocols

What You Bring

-Experience as a welder/pipefitter in the HVAC industry preferred. -Strong attention to detail and accuracy. -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. -Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager. -Able to lift 50 pounds; frequently lift and carry 25 pounds; work on ladders, staging or other related equipment; and work in confined spaces. -Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling. -Knowledge of pipefitting principles and ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. -Prolonged periods of standing and walking. -Must use proper LO/TO procedures and wear PPE at all times. -Proficient in welding techniques, such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding, as well as soldering and brazing methods. -Physical stamina to perform manual labor and work in various weather conditions. -Lexington, KY 40506: Relocate before starting work (Required) -Ability to work effectively in a team environment. -Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times. -High School Diploma or equivalent required. -Excellent time management and organizational skills. -Solid understanding of safety protocols and procedures.

The Company

About Kelso Industries

-Begun with historic brands like Koch Mechanical and Wallace Electric, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions to become a powerhouse across the U.S. -Builds and maintains HVACR, plumbing, piping, electrical, and automation systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. -Projects range from heavy industrial HVAC systems and process piping installations to electrical infrastructure and sophisticated building automation. -Modular, prefabricated solutions and rapid-response maintenance crews make it a go-to for complex retrofit and emergency-service jobs. -Maintains the heritage brands of acquired firms, preserving local identities while stamping them with a nationwide MEP+ powerhouse identity.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Commercial

Institutional

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Refrigeration