First Class Pipe Fitter

ATSS has a client in Bayou La Batre, AL looking for First Class Pipe Fitters.

Pay: $28.32

Work/ shift is 4 x 10's. Monday - Thursday 5:00am CST to 3:30pm CST. Some overtime is anticipated.

Must be able to pass a Drug Screen, Physical and Background Check once an offer is made.

Position Description
This is a great opportunity for you to provide your knowledge and skills to a growing company in building a new Coast Guard vessel.

Requirements/Qualifications
• Ability to interpret pipe schematics, isometrics, and installation drawings, understanding symbols, reference lines, and work points.
• Able to comprehend reference information and general notes on drawings.
• Carry out verbal or written instructions given by supervisor.
• Working knowledge of all hand tools and power tools associated with trade.
• Able to identify pipe sizes, pipe schedules and different alloys.
• Understand standard/metric measurements and able to perform math associated with trade.
• Able to identify types of pipe fittings by symbols. Have knowledge of the different types of valves and their functions (Gate, Globe, Butterfly, Check, Knife, etc.).
• Fabricate pipe spools for Butt Weld, Socket Weld and Threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings, set back on socket weld fittings, flange orientation (two-hole, one hole or how to roll to a degree), take out dimensions of short and long radius fittings.
• Able to take center to center measurements of an area where field run systems are required and fabricate the system off those measurements utilizing afore mentioned fit up techniques.
• Fabricate and install various types of supports for piping systems and have knowledge of proper hanger spacing.
• Perform pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and understand the working mechanics of the system.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to train subordinates through OJT and able to point out proper procedures and processes for safety as well as craft functions.

Pipe fitter applicants will undergo a written examination and depending on results may also undergo a hands on mock-up test.