Pipefitter

Benefits and retirement

Purpose: Lay out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems and supports,
fixtures and equipment for industrial piping systems on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of
building plans or working drawings. This includes carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and PVC systems as
well as directing and training pipefitter helpers to perform the same.
Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length
of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration.
Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)
 Practice safety rules
 Identify power tools
Identify hand tools
 move, store, and transport oxy−acetylene and argon bottles safely.
Housekeeping procedures
Make measurements to the 1/16" using a measuring tape
Use power tools, drill motors, end and angle grinders, and port−a−bands
Identify and sort nuts, bolts, and screws by size and material
Identify threaded pipe fittings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Perform flange make−up (torque)
Identify socket weld fittings
Perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Identify all thread rod by size and left or right-hand threads
Identify PVC pipe and fittings
Identify Rigging equipment
Identify pipe fittings by size, type, material, and service type
Set−Up and operate oxy−acetylene torch for heating and cutting
Read and interpret isometric drawings
Cut gaskets with gasket cutter
Identify and discriminate cutting and welding gases
Set−up and purge stainless steel pipe
Install reinforced concrete pipe
Give crane and heavy equipment hand signals
Read and interpret hanger and support drawings
Identify gaskets materials by size, material, type, and ratings
Perform craft math
Identify hanger components by type, kind, size, and material composition
Identify and sort valves by size, type, and materials
Install cast iron push joint pipe
Install ductile iron mechanical joint pipe
Fabricate PVC pipe from isometrics
Use isometrics to fabricate for socket weld pipe, butt weld pipe, and threaded pipe
Use threading machine to thread pipe
Job Description: Pipefitter
Alternative Titles: Journeyman Pipefitter
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Job Description: Pipefitter Rev.0, 6-3-21
 Identify pipe by size, type, and wall thickness
Transfer benchmarks and layout elevations
 Perform simple rigging operations
 Install steam traps
 Use power actuated anchor gun/red head
 Install fabricated pipe butt weld, socket weld, and screw pipe from orthographies
 Prepare material & pipe-takeoffs for buttweld, socket weld, & threaded pipe
 Use blueprints to erect and fabricate piping systems (Ortho, ISO, P&ID, GA)
 Fabricate pipe hanger, supports, anchors, and guides
 Install pipe hangers, supports, anchors, and guides
 Read and interpret pipe and hanger drawings
 Fabricate, weld, and fiberglass piping
 Install high pressure and high heat piping systems
 Install and set spring hangers/supports
 Perform advanced craft math
 Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain
compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC
Safety Manual.
 Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed.
Essential Qualifications
 Three (3) years minimum Field experience in trade
 Ability to perform material take-offs, figure offsets, take-off of fittings, and pipe rigging
 Ability to work with others to achieve job goals
 Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions
(other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
Physical Requirements
 Stand or walk for long periods of time
 Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
 Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50
pounds with assistance
 Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects
 Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
 See well (naturally or with correction)
 Eye−hand coordination
 Good physical fitness
 Good sense of balance
 Work at great heights
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Tool Requirements
 Steel toed work boots
 Pipefitter Blue Book
 Torpedo Level
 25' Steel Measuring Tape
 12" Adjustable Wrench
 Leather Gloves
 Flat Screwdrivers
 Phillips Screwdrivers
 Toolbox (with lock)
 At least one set of 2-Hole, flange alignment pins
 10" Channel Lock Pliers
 2@ 4" C-clamps
 2@ 8" C-clamps
 2@ 11" Vice-grip locking C-clamps
 #9 Side Cutters
 4" Wrap−a−round
 2@ Ballpeen hammer: 16 oz. and 32 oz.
 24" Pipefitter's or Framing Squares
 24" Level
 12" Tri Square
 Plumb bob
 3/4" x 6" Cold Chisel
 Pipe Wrenches: 12", 14", 18" and 24"
 Center Punch
 Spud Wrench or Line−up Bar
 Combination Wrenches: 3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", and 1-1/4"
 Degree Finder
 Protractor
 Line−Up Dogs
 Hickey Bar
 Smart Level
 Raincoat or poncho
Environment: Construction Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying heavy
objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or
outdoors in all weather conditions. With some projects, work exposure to harmful/hazardous materials,
chemicals, fumes, odors, lead-based paints, asbestos, loud noise, or dangerous machinery may exist. To
avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical
suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. While working in underground
and/or confined spaces, Construction Workers must be especially alert to safely follow procedures and
must deal with a variety of hazards.