Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including: compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping
Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.
May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to determine that holes will not cause structural weakness
Thread pipe using threading machine
Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
Bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers
Use hand tools to secure pipe to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers
Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including: brass, copper, lead, glass and plastic
Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Join pipe by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints
Weld holding fixtures to structural steel members
When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
Cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
Test piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
Requirements
pipefitter
nccer
4+ years
safety
ppe
high school
Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
Applicable Pipefitter training and certificate from NCCER, NCCCO, or from approved 3rd party certification body (preferred)
May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
See well (either naturally or with correction).
Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
High school diploma or GED Certification (preferred)