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Pipe Fitter

The document is a job description for a pipefitter position. It outlines the primary responsibilities of maintaining, installing, and dismantling all types of pipelines, fittings, and hydraulics. It also details the essential functions of the role which include receiving instructions, calculating pipe dimensions, installing and bending piping, inspecting and maintaining facility systems, connecting pipes, installing insulation, pressure testing piping, diagnosing and making repairs, and inspecting systems to ensure safety. Finally, it lists the qualifications of completing an apprenticeship program and requiring precision while performing high pressure work.

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Pipe Fitter

The document is a job description for a pipefitter position. It outlines the primary responsibilities of maintaining, installing, and dismantling all types of pipelines, fittings, and hydraulics. It also details the essential functions of the role which include receiving instructions, calculating pipe dimensions, installing and bending piping, inspecting and maintaining facility systems, connecting pipes, installing insulation, pressure testing piping, diagnosing and making repairs, and inspecting systems to ensure safety. Finally, it lists the qualifications of completing an apprenticeship program and requiring precision while performing high pressure work.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

(Date)

POSITION TITLE: PIPEFITTER

REPORTS TO:

I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain, install, and dismantle all types of pipelines, fittings and hydraulics as required for new
construction or maintenance.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receives instructions, blueprints, and work orders for the job. Develops working procedure for
the job, material requirements, scaffolding and other equipment required. Calculates dimensions and
bends required for piping.

Installs, bends, cuts, threads, and cuts off piping and shapes and fabricates pipe to particular
requirements for the job. Starts up and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures
for machinery under power and OSHA requirements.

Inspects and maintains facility piping systems, heating, refrigeration and air conditioning
systems, water treatment and sewer systems, burners and heaters.

Connect pipe and fittings, solder, braze and weld pipe and tubing; wrap, insulate and secure
piping to structure where necessary.

Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; removes and disposes of old coverings in
line with company hazardous waste procedures and EPA and OSHA requirements.

Makes hydraulic pressure test of piping installations. Checks and adjusts controls, gauges, and
valves to achieve control of flow or pressure.

Diagnose and isolate troublesome distribution points and make corrective repairs; make
emergency repairs to offset downtime and production delays.

Inspect piping systems to insure safety and effectiveness of installations, especially those which
convey high pressure and dangerous elements; check gauges and metering devices for measurement
accuracy of pressure and flowage.

Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous piping systems and corrective action taken or
documented.
III. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, three-year training


program to satisfaction of plant training committee.

Requires a high degree of precision and control in work where damage could be considerable.

Sustained high degree of attention and care required to prevent injury to self and others when
responsible for installation and repair of high pressure steam vessels and piping.

Performs heavy maintenance work which involves climbing, rigging, stooping, bending, and
exposure to high pressure steam and fluids.

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