Pipe Fitter - 1st Class

Description

A Pipefitter at Master Boat Builders will configure, install, fit, and maintain various piping systems, and ensure smooth operation of those systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans, prepares, installs, and maintains piping and plumbing systems composed of various materials; systems may include pipes, pressure and vacuum gauges, pipeline filters, steam traps, and strainer valves.
• Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedure based on specifications.
• Gathers equipment and materials for the job.
• Welds, cuts, bends, threads, solders, and fits pipes.
• Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering.
• Inspects pipes, testing for pressure and leaks; reports and/or resolves problems.
• Complies with safety regulations and codes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Successful apprenticeship that included classroom and on-the-job instruction in pipefitting or related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of on the job experience pipe fitting preferably in a shipyard.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to conduct production in confined spaces.
• Physical agility and dexterity to perform tasks such as bending, squatting, stooping, crawling and kneeling.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and environments, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to conduct production from heights greater than five feet while working from manlifts and wearing the proper PPE such      as fall arrest systems. 
• Ability to climb ladders and transverse stairs when needed.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

Work Environment:

· The employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee could be exposed to environments that have high noise levels. 

Safety:

· Must comply with company, state, federal, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing job tasks as assigned by leadership.