Welder Journeyman

Job Description

Job Description

OUR VISION :

"To become an indispensable partner to building owners with mission-critical systems."

POSITION SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE :

The incumbent performs skilled mechanical tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC pipeline systems. This role may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers.

Base hourly range of $23 / hr - $34 / hr

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Measures and marks pipes for cutting, threading, and welding.
• Lays out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related information from blueprints.
• Plans pipe system layout, installation, and repair according to specifications.
• Selects materials for projects, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic systems.
• Attaches pipes to structures using hangers, brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Inspects and tests installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other approved methods.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and / or welding equipment.
• Fills pipes with water / air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe using hand power tools or machines.
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
• Uses specialized techniques, equipment, or materials to perform computer assisted welding of small pipes, and work with special piping used in microchip fabrication.
• Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and teaches trade skills to less experienced tradespeople.

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Harper Limbach LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.