Rhoads Industries

Overview

Rhoads Industries, a family-owned company since 1896, is seeking a Pipe Fitter for their 2nd shift team. The Pipe Fitter will be responsible for preparing and fitting pipe spools for welders and installing complex piping systems according to various technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Reads and deciphers work scope, engineered drawings, and PI&Ds to determine piping layouts and build methods.
• Interprets bill of material assuring all assemblies are in alignment with material called out.
• Layouts piping runs to targets, assuring proper fit up to users and main tie-ins.
• Prepares and fits up pipe spools for welders compliant with technical publications and specifications.
• Assembles piping in systems, bolts or otherwise fastens them to foundation, other structures and equipment.
• Works with welders, installation group, and Operation Supervisor.
• Performs work in a safe manner according to company and site safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven work history fitting pipe for welders in spooling and targeting pipe layouts at final install.
• Exceptional math skills relating to pipe fitting/layout using tables, formulas, fitting charts, etc.
• Must be able to both fit and connect process piping by means of welding, sweating, swaging, gluing, bolting, threading, clamping, etc.
• Able to use various measurement and fitting tools such as measuring tape, levels, veneers, plum bob, laser levels, flange pins, centering points, pipe wrap, hand tools, and power tools.
• Possess a full range of mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to fabricate and install piping and equipment as specified in work instruction.
• Work within assigned groups to move and position work pieces using overhead cranes, chain falls, jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Has excellent communication skills and is a team player.
• A strong customer service focus is essential to succeed in this position.
• Interested candidates should be willing to work flexible hours to meet the installation needs of customers, including night shift.
• Able to work routine overtime.
• Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline.
• High school graduate and a history of at least five years in pipe fitting is required.
• Experience fitting and assembling piping per NAVSEA Technical Publication 278 is a plus.
• OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads, having an up-to-date OSHA/10 is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position is required to work 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 2:30am EST).
• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Rhoads Industries is based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia.