About this opportunity
Gallo Mechanical lists this Pipefitter opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pipe Fitter
The Pipe Fitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems.
Responsibilities:
Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.
Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job.
Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to make sure holes cut out for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications.
Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.
Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.
Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.
Ideal Experience & Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a pipe fitter with experience in commercial plumbing; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.
Uses basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to make calculations for work.
Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter's Blue Book.
This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.
About Gallo Mechanical
Founded in 1945, Gallo Mechanical is a premier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans, bringing more than 80 years of experience delivering mission-critical HVAC and plumbing solutions across the Southeastern United States—from Houston to the Carolinas. Guided by its values of family, service, and performance, Gallo maintains an unwavering commitment to its people and proudly serves healthcare, hospitality, education, industrial, and high-tech markets with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Inclusive Employer
Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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