Position Title:    Pipe Fitter

Description Summary

Experienced Pipe Fitter to work in an industrial maintenance company in Grand Bahama . Must be able to assemble and install pipe systems, pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Installs pipe for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

The successful candidate must be safety conscious.  

Key Job Duties

• Coordinate with job manager to configure to configure pipe system lay out
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• 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.
• Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• 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.
• Prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action. 

Required skills and experience

• Proven working experience as a Pipe Fitter
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, levels, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Have a steady hand and great attention to detail

Desired qualities and attributes

Be a team player

Be organized

Be well groomed and professional

Be prompt and possess a good sense of time

Have a positive attitude

Educational requirements

Certification as a Pipe Fitter is a plus

High School Diploma or equivalent

10-12 years experience as a Pipe Fitter is a plus

Proficient in English

Physical requirements

The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and to lift more than 50lbs.

Agility, the ability to bend and hand and finger dexterity.

The ability to work within confined spaces.

Classification

Full-time

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.