Documentation Plan, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Machine Tool, Maintenance - HVAC, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Piping, Production Machining, Production Systems, Pumps, Refrigeration, Safety Compliance, Soldering, Systems Maintenance, Welding
SUMMARY
Journeyman - Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document plan and perform work activities independently. Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and production and processing systems.
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.
- Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
- Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer, 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, brazed, 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.
- Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
- May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
- Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
- Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
- Perform other duties as required.