Machine Builder I

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Builder (Pipe Fitters )

$20-$25+ / hour

Job Description and Skills Required :

• Pipe Fitting, Tube Bending, Brazing and Soldering Experience
• Read and understand single line drawing, double-line drawings, isometrics, shop fabrication drawings and mechanical schematics
• Assemble and install piping systems such as ductile iron, PVC, steel, copper, stainless steel pipe, and black iron
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, grinder, cutting torch and pipe-cutting machine
• Threads pipe using pipe-threading machine
• Connects pipe using threaded, welded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand tools and power tools
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment
• Weld pipe support to structural steel members
• Observe and comply with all safety standards
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills
• Problem solving ability
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience

Pipe fitting experience (Threading / weld fit piping) and one with HVAC experience (Copper brazing / soldering experience)