Pipefitter

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Technician to join our maintenance team in Columbia, SC.

(Pay is based on upon experience).

Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Scale and read mechanical drawings and apply to field
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to require angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines
• Work on systems that include heating hot water, chilled water, steam, condensate, compressed air, process fluids, chemical, fuel oil, and other fuel related systems
• Locate and mark the position of pipe hangers and centerlines, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures suing measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
• Assemble CV's (control valves), strainers, balance valves on VAV's, FCU's, and AHU's.
• Must be able to pipe pumps, chillers, boilers and tanks
• Able to use portable bandsaw or cutting torch to cut pipe, bevel pipe and fittings for welding
• Work with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, and copper
• Repair, cap, and test all types of mechanical piping
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors
• Read blueprint and submittals
• Instruct helpers under your supervision
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• OSHA10 Certification preferred
• Hold license to operate equipment necessary for the role

Helpers Responsibilities:

• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to require angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines
• Locate and mark the position of pipe hangers, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures suing measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
• Assemble pipe sections, using torch for soldering and able yo use pipe wrenches for crew pipe.
• Must be able to use portable bandsaw to cut pipe, bevel pipe, and fittings for welding
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, and valves
• Fabricate pipe supports and install hangers on VAV's, FCU's, and AHU's
• Work with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, and copper
• Repair, cap, and test all types of mechanical piping
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors
• Hold license to operate equipment necessary for the role