Pipefitter Jobs in Lowell ma

Date Posted : 2024-08-19

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA600 : Andover, MA 366 Lowell St 366 Lowell Street , Andover, MA, 01810-5423 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Working with minimal supervision, perform all aspects of PLUMBER / PIPEFITTER / SPRINKLER FITTER related installation, modification, and repairs as well as general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, equipment and safety requirements.

Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and installs various plumbing related systems and equipment related to facility and manufacturing process needs, including air, gas, water, steam, process, fluid distribution, vent, waste, and mechanical piping. This includes, but is not limited to, replacing, and repairing worn or inadequate pipe, valves, fixtures, pumps, heads, traps, water heaters and appliances. Installs and maintains low pressure vessels, cuts, threads, mechanically joins and solders a variety of pipe such as copper, PVC, CPVC, steel and other work as assigned. Works from engineering drawings, sketches, and or verbal direction to perform installation, maintenance, repair and testing for all aspects of plumbing, pipe fitting and sprinkler work including layout, installation, and repairs according to approved codes.

• 1st Shift – 6 : 00am – 2 : 30pm - Andover, MA. This position is an onsite role.

What you will do :

Works from sketches, prints, operating manuals and other written and / or verbal direction.

Maintains, repairs and install various plumbing, piping, and sprinkler related systems.

Works to layout, install and maintain piping for high-pressure and low-pressure air, gas, water, steam ,  waste, process, fluid distribution, illuminating gas, hydrogen, oxygen and other liquids and gases for equipment related to manufacturing process and the facility, as well as fire sprinkler systems.

Makes major repairs to pipelines within and leading to various ovens, plating tanks, degreasers, manufacturing and test equipment, etc.

Maintains hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and caustic washing machines and storage installations using safety equipment prescribed.

Works under engineering direction on water processing installations for production.

Maintains, repairs and / or replaces various types of pipe, fixtures, pumps, valves, heads, traps, water heaters and appliances.

Maintains clean work area,

Makes daily inspections and repairs.

Initiates follow-up actions as required.

Installs and / or modifies plumbing related piping as needed.

Trace and identify causes of plumbing and piping system leaks or malfunctions and restore to approved operating standards.

Notifies supervision when major and extensive repairs or modifications are necessary.

Creates stock lists in conjunction with or reviewed with the group leader.

Performs general maintenance and daily housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.

Maintains records, moves materials / equipment and follows safety rules in performance of duties.

Performs other similar duties as required or directed.

Working with a of variety of hand and power tools associated with the PLUMBER / PIPEFITTER / SPRINKLER FITTER trade. This includes, but is not limited to, ProPress, Megapress, power and manual pipe threaders, hot tap, tripod, cutters, benders, power snakes, bench drills and grinders, electric drills and hammers, orbital tube welder. Other tools common to the trade such as wrenches, hammers, cold chisels, stepladders and extension ladders, aerial / scissor lifts and scaffolding, acetylene torches and other related tools.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Current Massachusetts journeyman plumber's license and / or current Massachusetts journeyman sprinkler fitter license and / or Massachusetts Pipefitters license

Four (4) years apprenticeship plumbing or five (5) years’ minimum related experience

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

MA Journeyman Plumbers License

MA Journeyman Pipe fitter License

OSHA safety certificate

Working knowledge of heating and fluid distribution systems

Working knowledge of various pipe joining methods to include but not limited to Victaulic couple and groove, Mega press, pro press, threaded pipe, solvent weld, brazing and soldering

Basic Computer skills

Works well with others

Proven history of reliable and dependable work habits

Reliable transportation for alternate center assignments

Ability to communicate effectively, read and interpret safety procedures

Trade School experience

What We Offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.