Overview
Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, with over 20,000 employees. They are seeking an experienced Pipefitter for a maintenance position in Plaquemine, LA, responsible for laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems.
Responsibilities
- Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and piping systems.
- Select and inspect proper safety gear for work tasks.
- Inspect worksites for obstructions and structural integrity.
- Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions.
- Cut, thread, and bend pipe as needed.
- Assemble and install various metal and nonmetal pipe fittings.
- Join pipe using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
- Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, supports, and hangers.
- Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
- Test piping systems for leaks.
- Utilize a variety of power tools for pipe preparation.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to four years of experience in pipefitting.
- Basic knowledge of field drawings, sketches, and engineering drawings for A-class Pipefitters.
- Ability to connect flanged pipe connections using a cross pattern bolting technique.
- Proficient in reading and utilizing a tape measure.
- Understanding and utilization of a framing square for pipefitting tasks.
- Knowledge of power tools for cutting, welding, threading, and bolting.
- Ability to make accurate and precise weld connection fit ups.
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation required.
- Compliance with company and client job site safety requirements.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- Location: Plaquemine, LA.
- Non-exempt role; reports to the Foreman.