Position/Title: Pipefitter

Reports to: Fitting Foreman

Positions reporting to: N/A

Position summary:

The duties of the pipefitter are to correctly assemble piping components based on a detailed drawing. This includes selecting the correct material, dimensions (both linear and angular), and observing stated specifications and tolerances. The duties of the pipefitter may also involve the welding of smaller joints including but not limited to socket welds, structural fillet welds, and tack welds. The pipefitter should be knowledgeable in basic mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, and general pipefitting techniques. Ability to tack and weld using the GTAW process is required.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Incorporate safety responsibilities and activities into daily action.
  • Assemble and secure pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications and tolerances.
  • Cutpipe to specifications, using tools such as cutting torches, and cut off wheels.
  • Verify,layout, and mark all penetration locations, rolls, elevations, etc. before making cuts, burning or drilling holes.
  • Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment following blueprints.
  • Proficiency in oxy-fuel set-up, adjustment and regulate tanks, hoses and torches.
  • Assure proper filler metal, gases and materials areused for tacks per shop drawing.
  • Assure proper preheat temperature is used per shop drawing utilizing temperature indicating devices including but not limited to; temperature indicating crayons, surface temperature pyrometer, thermocouple, etc. Use proper tacking techniques for joint (consumable tack, bridge tack, etc.)
  • Follow standard shop practices for pipefitting. This will include correctly transferring material markings to maintain material traceability.
  • Install any necessary kickers, strongbacks, or other shop required supports necessary for safely handling and fabricating pipe systems.
  • Evaluate drawing for correct fitting sequence.
  • Clean out pipe and fittings of debris (e.g. burning flash/slag, rocks, burnout slugs, drill shavings, etc.)
  • Uphold SPSI’s mission and values.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Shop Supervision.

Physical requirements:

  • Ability to move freely throughout a manufacturing facility.
  • Carrying and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Visual acuity. The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to see details at a distance. The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward.
  • Able to safely work around electric grinders, flame torches, floor and overhead hazards.

Knowledge and skills:

  • Must be certified in GTAW process (company standardized tack test).
  • Knowledge of how to safely use shop provided tools including but not limited to; electric grinders, die grinders, fuel air heating torches, oxy fuel cutting torches, plasma cutters, overhead cranes, jib cranes, etc.
  • Ability to proficiently apply practical and theoretical knowledge of fitting techniques and materials processing in a manufacturing environment.
  • Butt-weld, socket weld, threaded weld, valve, nipple, couplets, branchettes, nozzles, elbows, crosses, laterals, and flanged fitting experience is required.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words. Ability to read and understand detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Practical application of engineering technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of process piping.
  • Ability to correctly read a piping isometric blueprint with complex dimensional details is required.
  • Must be proficient in trade math related to pipefitting.
  • Must be able to identify different grades of piping and classifications of fittings.
  • Must have basic knowledge of computers.
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the pipefitting trade is required.

Education and work experience:

  • Minimum of One (1) year pipefitting experience.
  • Must pass pipefitters written examand a 2” Schedule 80, 6G GTAW weld test.
  • A high school diploma is preferred but not required. High school courses in mathematics, physics, and mechanical drawing are recommended. Shop courses that include welding and principles of electricity are also helpful.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Revised 03-07-2010