Description

Summary of the position

Pipefitters are responsible for assembling and installing pipe systems, pipe supports, and connections to HVAC coils and equipment. Installs pipe for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Pipefitters work directly with welders, pipefitter helpers, and other trade workers to ensure piping systems are installed per contract drawings, leak free, and with high integrity.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate with Foreman to configure pipe system layout.
• Order proper pipes and other materials.
• Select supports, hangers, and anchors.
• Assemble materials at job site.
• Select type and size of pipe.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs.
• Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper pipe sizes.
• Turn off steam, water, or gas from pipe sections and make safe.
• Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Secure pipes to coils, pumps, and equipment.
• Repair and maintain pipe systems and components.
• Resolve problems such as obstructions or holes

 

Requirements

Education & Trades Qualifications

Essential:

• None

Desirable:

• High school diploma or GED are desired
• Written communication skills help the Pipefitter to promote to higher positions
• English communication is preferred
• Shop skills, welding, mathematics

Work Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Blueprint reading
• Layout and hand drafting / sketching
• Threading, grinding, grooving, plasma cutting, and gas arc cutting
• Brazing and soldering
• Valve installation and repair
• Rigging

Desirable:

• CAD drafting
• Computer skills such as word processing and email communication
• Construction safety training courses

Essential Job Requirements

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and clean driving history
• Drug Free
• No felony convictions

Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits

• Honesty and integrity
• Respect for everyone
• Ability to work well with others
• Good Attitude (a smile on the face and a twinkle in the eye!)

 

At Kahn Mechanical Contractors we use the following Values as our guidepost.  These are the expected personal qualities and behavioural traits:

 

INTEGRITY– Maintaining the highest ethical standards, both in our business and personal lives.  Being honest, truthful, and fair with employees, customers, and vendors.

RELIABILITY – Keeping our word, promises and agreements: in arriving on time to work and customer appointments; in responding to and meeting employee and customer requirements; in providing our customers the highest quality, most cost effective solutions to their HVAC needs.

QUALITY OF SERVICES – Offering the best possible service from start to finish in terms of presentation, choice, value, speed, timeliness, suitability, accuracy, courtesy, and friendliness.

COMMUNICATION – Maintaining clear lines within the Company as well as with customers and vendors in terms of openness, frankness, clarity, frequency, accuracy,  and timeliness.

RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL– In establishing rules and policies, design of systems, making decisions, executing instruction, and so on in terms of people’s health, safety, self-esteem, feelings, and opinions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE – Commitment to and involvement in community welfare and environmental protection.