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STS Technical Services lists this Pipefitter opportunity in west milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
STS Technical Services is hiring a Pipefitter in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to support the fabrication and installation of plumbing and piping systems used in industrial heat-processing equipment.
This role is designed for an experienced pipefitting professional who can work from blueprints and burner schematics, fabricate and install piping systems, operate threading and welding equipment, and maintain strict quality and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
Position Overview
The Pipefitter is responsible for planning, laying out and installing gas, oil, air and water piping systems used in standard and complex industrial oven systems.
Working from drawings, blueprints, specifications and burner schematics, this position will select, measure, cut, thread, form and install piping components while coordinating with Engineering, Electrical and Production personnel throughout the build process.
Responsibilities
Read and work from drawings, blueprints and burner schematics
Lay out and install gas, oil, air and water plumbing and piping systems
Determine piping layouts that support efficient installation and workmanship
Support standard and complex industrial oven systems
Select piping, fittings, valves, meters and gauges according to specifications
Measure and cut piping
Thread and form piping as required
Install piping components according to production requirements
Operate pipe-threading equipment
Deburr threaded piping
Apply thread-sealing compounds
Operate welding equipment to weld piping and secure attachments
Assist with testing completed units and subassemblies
Schedule work and coordinate available labor and skills with production requirements
Participate in piping and electrical layout activities
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area
Communicate project status and irregular conditions with Engineering personnel
Document project issues and maintain pertinent job information
Attend technical classes or seminars as required to remain current within the trade
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications Approximately five years of pipefitting experience in a manufacturing environment
At least three years of pipefitting experience involving heat-processing equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to read burner schematics
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Experience operating pipe-cutting and threading equipment
Ability to accurately record and document project information
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to follow verbal, written and diagram-based instructions
Ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Preferred Qualifications Pipefitting Journeyman status or equivalent experience
Certified Welder status in TIG welding
Certified Welder status in MIG welding
Black iron welding experience
Stainless steel welding experience
Travel Requirements
No travel is required for this position.
Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production floor
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to support heavier material handling with team assistance or mechanical devices
Manual dexterity required to position, thread, weld and assemble piping components
Hand-eye coordination required when operating threading machines, welding equipment and cutting tools
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to access elevated work platforms
Ability to work in confined spaces as required
Visual ability to read schematics and accurately measure materials
Ability to hear equipment sounds, alarms and verbal instructions
Ability to work in varying hot and cold conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily within an active manufacturing facility.
The position may involve exposure to noise, fumes, dust and changing temperatures while working around welding equipment, pipe-threading machines, forklifts and fabrication tools.
Employees are required to follow established safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and steel-toe footwear.
Daily activities may include fabrication, installation, testing, troubleshooting and documentation depending on production schedules and operational priorities.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.
Apply Today
If you have extensive pipefitting experience and are comfortable working from blueprints and schematics while fabricating and installing industrial piping systems, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Pipefitter in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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