Pipefitter B, Baton Rouge

divh2Pipefitter/h2pThe Pipefitter will have knowledge of test piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operation of pneumatic and electric tools, and leak test-tubing systems.
Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
Will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting.
/ph3Responsibilities/h3p*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
/pulliRead and interpret blueprints, ISOs field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications/liliFabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe/liliMiter and fabricate all pipe/liliUse beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding/liliInstall all sizes of piping in pipe racks/liliInstall valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports/liliMust be able to install all sizes of underground pipe/liliMust be able to install steam and heat tracing/liliMust be able to perform proper bolt up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges/liliAssist other craft workers as needed/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pstrongPhysical/strong/pulliMust be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
, but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
/liliSubject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs/liliHand/eye coordination/liliMust be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work/liliWill need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work/liliMay operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types/liliClimb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds/liliRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis/liliPosition may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting/liliMust be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
/liliMay be required to work in confined spaces/liliWill be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)/li/ulpstrongMental/strong/pulliMust have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision/liliReading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy/liliAbility to use math/complete calculations/liliWork at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions/liliDecision making skills necessary/liliDetail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details/li/ul/div