Pipe Fitter

St. Johns Ship building Inc.

Location: 560 Stokes Landing Rd., Palatka, FL 32177

Pay: Not disclosed

Job Description:

Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.

Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods, Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools, Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches, Remove and replace worn components.
Prepare cost estimates for clients, Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Six months to one-year related experience , Prefer – 5 years’ experience with Pipe Fitting

Work Environment: Outdoor Environment, Excessive Heat, Excessive Cold

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.