Pipe Fitter - Industrial
Company: Crowder
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the
construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy
construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams,
water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other
energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs
civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and
more complex alternative delivery projects. As a family-owned
company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but
doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders
and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It as
reflected in our Mission Statement: We are dedicated to superior
performance and committed to making a positive difference for our
clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees. If
you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company
committed to your future, apply today. CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and
Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Crowder is a Drug Free
Workplace and E-Verify Employer REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must
be:
- 18 years of Age
- Able to Pass a Drug Test
- Legally Eligible to Work in the US
- Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
- Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day
(driver's license not required)
- Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
- May be expected to travel where the project requires
(multi-state opportunities) Primary Function: Lay out, fabricate,
assembles, install, and maintain piping and systems, fixtures, and
equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating,
and/or industrial processing systems. Typical duties include but
are not limited to:
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according
to job specifications.
- Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions and
ensure holes will not cause structural weakness.
- Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and
activities of other construction workers.
- Cut pipe using saws, torches, and/or a pipe machine.
- Thread pipe using threading machine.
- Bend pipe using a pipe bending machine.
- Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and
pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, carbon,
stainless steel, and plastic.
- Join pipe through threading, soldering, and preparing pipe for
welding by a pipe welder.
- Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers,
using hand or power tools.
- Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes
and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of
leaks.
- May weld holding fixtures to structural steel members.
- Maintain knowledge of all tools required to perform the pipe
discipline. Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, & Experience:
- Must have at least 4 years of verifiable experience as a pipe
fitter in industrial construction.
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Follow instructions and read blueprints.
- Work at heights with comfort and ease.
- Use logical step-by-step procedures in work.
- Plan work and solve problems.
- Make decisions based on measurable information.
- Perform a variety of duties which may change often and operate
machinery.
- Visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and
drawings.
- May be required to satisfactorily demonstrate craft
certification through written and/ or performance test, developed
and prepared by independent third party. Benefits: At the heart of
Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive
difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive
benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through
access to the following benefits:
- Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program with Incentives
- 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching
Contributions
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
- Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
- Educational Assistance
- Direct Deposit Benefits may vary based on position and length
of employment.
Keywords: Crowder, Kingsport , Pipe Fitter - Industrial, Other , Kingsport, Tennessee
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