Abbott Furnace Company, a leader in industrial furnaces, located in St. Marys, PA currently has an opening for an experienced and reliable industrial plumber/pipefitter.
The pipefitter will be responsible for reviewing blueprints, planning, installing, and maintaining piping systems and related equipment.
To be successful as a pipe fitter you should have ample experience in welding and installing pipe systems according to specifications. Ultimately, a top pipe fitter has excellent mechanical skills and a good understanding of the requirements and precautions necessary for working with pipes conveying dangerous chemicals and liquids.
Responsibilities:
- Inspecting the workplace, clearing obstructions, and preparing materials and equipment.
- Studying blueprints and planning pipe systems and related equipment installations.
- Using a variety of tools to modify pipes to specifications.
- Measuring and marking pipes for cutting and threading.
- Assembling and welding pipe components and systems.
- Securing pipes to walls and fixtures with brackets, clamps, and welding equipment.
- Ordering required materials such as pipes, hangars, brackets, hydraulic cylinders, etc.
- Repairing and maintaining pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.
- Clearing pipe systems of obstructions and testing their functionality.
- Complying with relevant codes and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Trade school education or apprenticeship.
- Meet state licensure requirements.
- Proven experience as a Pipe Fitter.
- Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Physical dexterity.
Abbott offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, medical and eye insurance, paid holidays, and 401K retirement.