Position Summary:

Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.

• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.

• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.

• Cuts, threads, and bend pipe.

• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.

• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.

• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.

• Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders.

• Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.

• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.

• Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.

• Operates machinery to verify repair.

Qualifications:

NICET certification is required

• 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education experience.