Rhoads Industries

Overview

Rhoads Industries, a family-owned company since 1896, is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance, and maritime services. The Pipe Fitter will be responsible for preparing and fitting pipe spools for welders and installing complex piping systems according to various instructions and diagrams.

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.
• Properly installs pipe hanger systems to conform to work instruction.
• Prepares and fits up pipe spools working with welders compliant and in accordance 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years’ experience in pipe fitting required.
• 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 for welders and connect process piping by means of welding, bolting, to include pipe hanger systems.
• 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.
• 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 our customers, including night shift.
• Able to work routine overtime.
• Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline.
• 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 a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Candidates must be flexible and open to working either 1st or 2nd shift.
• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment is required.
• Rhoads Industries is based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia.