What are the responsibilities and job description for the PipeFitter position at Ascension Property Services (APS)?
SALARY RANGE: $25 -$40/HOUR
Work Hours & Benefits
- 40 hours per week
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Free Basic Life Insurance.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401k
- Company Cellphone
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time off
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Are you looking to join an established, fast growing company with a close family feel? A job with work life balance, a company that cares about you, provides an above average benefit package, and room for advancement? Knights Mechanical is the place for you.
Knights Mechanical is a Mechanical Contractor and part of Ascension Property Services (APS) a nationwide group of specialty trade contractors with decades of experience in nearly all types of construction, including commercial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, manufacturing, and institutional. Our customer-focused, employee-driven business model builds long-term partners through loyalty, consistency, and expertise.
We are looking for Pipefitters who share our passion for helping customers, have a positive attitude and are committed to always offering their very best workmanship and customer care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
- Coordinates with other trades for pipe routing
- Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
- Threads pipe using threading machine.
- Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
- Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
- Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
- Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
- Tests piping systems for leaks by using hydrostatic and pneumatic methods.
- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
- Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
- Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as required.
Pipefitter Qualifications / Skills:
- Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety
- Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
- Ability to learn basic computer skills to communicate via email, document daily work and progress, and track procurements and status
- Math as required for piping angles
- Ability to lift 50lbs
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in mechanical systems
- Journeyman gas fitting and/or HVAC license preferred
- Welding certifications GMAW/MIG, GMAW/TIG, SMAW preferred
- Extensive knowledge of codes
- Experience piping with cooling towers, chillers, boilers, large roof top equipment, air handlers etc
- Experience with hydronic and refrigeration piping processes
- Experience with VRF systems
Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to full pre-employment background and drug screening.
Salary : $25 - $40