Pipefitter, welding

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Various locations
Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
Liaise with management, engineers and other trades
Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
Service and repair sprinkler system
Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
Select type and size of pipe required
Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Benefits
Other benefits
~ Other benefits