Fire Sprinkler Pipe Fitter

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Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for configuring, installing, fitting, and maintaining various piping systems, and ensuring the smooth operation of those systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, prepares, installs, and maintains piping and plumbing systems composed of various materials; systems may include pipes, pressure and vacuum gauges, pipeline filters, steam traps, and strainer valves.
• Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedure based on specifications.
• Gathers equipment and materials for the job.
• Welds, cuts, bends, threads, solders, and fits pipes.
• Attaches pipes and piping systems to walls using brackets, bracket systems, or clamps, cuts or bores holes prior to project.
• Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; safely removes and properly discards of old coverings according to hazardous waste procedures and in accordance with EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Inspects pipes, testing for pressure and leaks; reports and/or resolves problems.
• Coordinates with manager to schedule machinery maintenance, repairs, and installation to minimize disruption to operations.
• Complies with applicable safety and building codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Maintains records, including safety logs and inspection details.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and stretching to install and repair pipes and pipe fittings.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must possess visual acuity required to inspect piping systems and read plans or blueprints.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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