Summary: Lays out, assembles, installs threaded pipe systems and pipe supports on compressor packages by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials such as supports and hangers, according to specifications.
- Plans installation to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
- Cuts and threads pipe.
- Assembles and installs variety of metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and stainless steel.
- Connects pipes, using threaded joints.
- Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
- Performs air tests in pipe systems to observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
- Track and record heat numbers from various pipe and fittings for individual pipe runs.
- Will cross-train in other functions of assembly team such as set-up, welding, and assembly.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate's Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others.
- Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.