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6-10 years of experience
Directed the productivity of up to 18 tradesmen across simultaneous projects
- Ordered materials and created delivery schedules to coincide with project timelines
- Utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM), including Navisworks, to review 3-D representations of project final outcomes to save time, money and ensure early /on-time project completion.
- Created detailed design drawings, and fabricated, installed, and maintained pipe systems, pipe supports, hot water, and industrial production and processing systems.
- Maintained clean work area and practiced extreme attention to detail to ensure safety of equipment and chemical factory workers.
- Collaborated with Project Managers and tool owners on each project to ensure adequate inventory and on-time delivery.
- Applied knowledge of system operations, followed blueprints, and completed Scope-of-Work with an emphasis on Quality Assurance and project schedules.
- Inspected worksite to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions, tradesmen crew errors, etc., and implemented cost-effective strategies to prevent costly mishaps.
- Completed safety regulation training, remained current on all Safety and Security regulations and, as a result, during seven years of employment, have not been involved in a safety incident or production interruption.
0-5 years of experience
Determined layout requirements by reading and interpreting blueprints
- Modified and cleaned pipe systems and ensured preventative maintenance activities
- Cut pipes to appropriate specifications
- Inspected and tested pipe systems to ensure safety
- Assembled pipes by welding and soldering
- Assisted in repairing leaks and making adjustments to pipe systems
- Maintained tools and equipment used in fitting pipe systems
0-5 years of experience
Fabricated and installed different pipe systems according to drawing.
- Laid out equipment, supports, piping and accessories.
- Flushed, tested and commissioned the systems and documented the results.
- Troubleshot, repaired and reactivated systems and performed preventative maintenance.
- Directed and led crew reporting to a general foreman.
- Managed material, storage, workflow, transportation, security equipment and tools.
- Monitored and reported productivity, tracked hours and wrote daily performance reports.
- Mentored and trained apprentices and new crew members.
10+ years of experience
Modified, cleaned and maintained pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
- Removed and replaced worn out components.
- Supervised 10 employees and resolved conflicts.
- Cut and threaded pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
- Laid out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment, following blueprints.
0-5 years of experience
Ensure proper bevel and alignment of pieces to be welded were correct according to drawings and client specifications
- Rig various loads for crane, come-a-long, or tugger movement.
- Create manifest for client signature for materials and equipment leaving the platform
- Performed tasks related creating, editing, and managing work permits
- Created Job Safety Analysis for crew review
0-5 years of experience
Read and interpreted blueprints for measurements on pipe to be cut for each project
- Cut and fitted pipe according to engineering specs and over all length per print
- Experienced using manual and track torch
- Capable of operating threading machine as needed
- My welding experience is mig pipe welding 35mm and fluxcore 45mm
- I know how to Tig Tack when working with stainless pipe 316ss and 304ss
- Mig Tac with stainless wire feed
0-5 years of experience
Performed front line supervision for crews up to 15 pipefitters and welders
- Managed and assisted in projects while offering process coordination expertise, cooperation with other teams, and safety training for new hires
- Completion of commercial jobsites such as Fair Field Condominium, W Hotel and others
- Traveled when needed and worked night shift shut downs
- Executed many of the same duties as those in current position
6-10 years of experience
Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess their quality and condition.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Installed commercial and industrial plumbing and hydronic piping systems
- Performed high and low pressure gas, medical gas, and steam work
0-5 years of experience
Installation of raziliant mount hangers, lay out, assemble, install, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling,
- Ensuring measurement accuracy, new construction project.
- Troubleshoot piping problems, experience and trained on working inside a confined space.
- Operate drill motors, grinders, chop saw, hack saw, and burning torch.
- Use of pipe symbols from arrangements, blueprints, and drawings and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, soldering, and threading joints.
- Fabrication of pipes, modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, do maintenance work on all machines and equipment.
- Bevel various size pipes, installed different size flange’s, and fitted-up Buttweld pipes. Cut, thread, cutting torches, and pipe benders
- Assemble and maintain piping systems, processing systems, and industrial production
6-10 years of experience
Scott & White Hospital – Round Rock, TX: Pipefitter/Welder for new construction project from ground up; complete installation of chilled water, steam, and gas piping systems including blueprint reading for the initial layout of hangers; prefabrication and Tie-Ins installation consisting of fitting and welding of schedule 40 and 80 steel piping 2″ through 24″ using SMAW; soldering copper piping for branch connections from mains to VAV heating units; hydraulic and pressurized air Leak Testing of all systems; punch out and labeling.
- Seton Hospital – Round Rock, TX: Pipefitter/Welder for new construction hospital already in progress; chilled water piping fabrication and Tie-Ins installation using SMAW; welder for diesel generator system using GTAW; Leak Testing using water and air; punch out and labeling.
- Austonian – Austin, TX: Pipefitter/Welder on 56 story residential high rise from underground up; welder for chilled water and gas systems using SMAW; sleeve layout for plumbing, chill water, and gas risers; heating and FCU hookup by means of brazing 1/2 ” through 4″ copper pipe on all 56 floors.
- Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, TX: Pipefitter/Welder for new building addition for the existing university; layout for chill water, gas, plumbing, and storm drains; sleeve layout for risers up to penthouse mechanical room; VAV heating unit Tie-ins; Leak testing of all systems
- Medical Center Hospital – Odessa, TX: Women’s center addition on existing hospital; welder for chilled water, heating, and steam systems including Tie-ins and Hot taps using SMAW
- Cobb Mechanical Fabrication Shop – Colorado Springs, CO: Fabrication on SS AC Duct using GTAW; Fabrication on steel piping using spinners and overhead cranes using SMAW and SAW
- Lupreno Cheese Factory – Fort Morgan, CO: Complete shutdown of cheese manufacturing company; pipefitter/welder on various piping systems using GTAW
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Assisted pipefitter with installation of valves, couplings, and other fittings.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Performed minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
6-10 years of experience
Worked in fabrication shops and field work in pipe line and refinery services.
- Worked hands on with the help of training new pipe hires.
- The process and procedure of pipe of pipe fabrication. (Pressure tests pipe spools, x-ray welds, & installation)
- Knowledgeable at proper methods for valve installation and removal.
- Has taken accredited pipefitting training modules in perusal of pipefitter NCCER.
- Worked with pipe from 1″-36″
- Fabricated pipe spools and runs from a variation of ISO
- Work with I&E tech and millwrights in the installation and removal of pumps and turbines, run and route instrument tubing
6-10 years of experience
Sites: Intel, Sandia National Laboratories, and University of New Mexico Hospital
- Responsible for verifying quality assurance on all pipefitting work performed.
- Responsible for recording and maintaining all inspection logs.
- Performed tool and equipment installation.
- As Foreman, directly responsible for supervising team of 7 pipefitters.
- Evaluate work sites to determine methods of repair, supplies and tools necessary and manpower needed to safely and efficiently complete the job.
- Ability to interpret drawings, mechanical charts, conversion tables and other charts relative to the Pipefitter
6-10 years of experience
Remove and install high and low pressure marine pipes and plumbing systems aboard Navy and commercial vessels
- Assemble, install and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports and related hydraulic equipment for Navy and Commercial vessels.
- Thoroughly understand of and follow blueprints
- Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers according to specifications.
- Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to determine structural soundness of holes cut for pipe.
- Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
- Threads pipe using pipe threading machine
- Bends pipe using pipe bending machine and tools
- Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes, connect pipes and secures pipes to structure
0-5 years of experience
Managed deliveries and distribution of materials, equipment and tools.
- Deciphered blueprints for layout of machinery, pipe, and supporting steel of steam, water and glycol HCAV systems.
- Trained in rigging, fire prevention and jobsite safety procedures.
- Attended school two times a week for advanced welding, piping theory and math classes.
0-5 years of experience
Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, grindting, installin hangers, beveling, installation, building repair.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Performed basic torch cutting pipe and holes in ship.
- Read blue prints.
6-10 years of experience
Read blueprints and CAD drawings to determine installment of pipe.
- Determined the necessary size of pipe according to appropriate dimensions.
- Installed piping according to code.
- Installed wet, dry and pre-action systems.
- Completed underground piping.
- Ensured that installed pipes were fitted accordingly.
- Tested each system as completed.
10+ years of experience
Helped maintained pipe lay down yard.
- Took care of all hot work, and work permits.
- Beveled and ridge pipe.
- Maintained and took care of work site and housecleaning of work site.
- Picked up all materials for every project.
- Housecleaned as well as organized work site.
- Lots of pluming and irrigation work
0-5 years of experience
- Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders.
- Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
- Cut and bore holes in structures prior to pipe installation using hand and power tools
- Clean and maintain pipe systems and fittings using hand and power tools
- Inspected work sites for obstructions
- Plant work
0-5 years of experience
Cut and drill to specifications, using tools such as saws, grinders and drills
- Assisted in assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment by welding
- Assisted in attaching pipes to walls, structures and fixtures such as tanks, using tools such as brackets, clamps, welding equipment
- Measure and mark pipe supports for cutting and welding
- Read blueprints
- Basic inspection of welds, support structures and pipe
0-5 years of experience
Performed heavy pipe welding and high steam pressure welding at Brayton Point Power Plant
- Tig root and tig hot pass
- 6010 root pass and 7018 or 8018 filler pass
- Chromium and stainless steel welding
- All work inspected and x-rayed
0-5 years of experience
Planned job tasks as safety lead.
- Walked down system with operations personnel to insure system is properly isolated and in a safe state to perform repairs.
- Measure, cut, prep, and fit pipe.
- Remove and replace existing pipe in kind.
- Perform bolt up of valves, flanges, etc.
- Hydrostatically test system using hydro pump.
- Don breathing air equipment, HALO gear, slicker suits and/or flare suits to perform IDLH job tasks.
- Signal cranes while installing pipe into piperack.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for helping keep my coworkers safe from any form of danger.
- Assisted welders with pipe work i.e. grinded, beveled pipes.
- Expedited documents to designated department.
- Made copies/filed/delivered blue prints.
- Responsible for filling out proper paperwork.
0-5 years of experience
- Coordinate with Site Manager to configure pipe system layout according to building plan
- Lay out, fabricate, assemble and install piping systems, pipe supports and fixtures
- Cut, thread, grind and hammer pipes according to written pipe specifications
- Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper pipe size
- Assist crane crew in lifting pipe/materials and placing on proper coordinates in pipe rack
- Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps or welding equipment
- Repair and maintain pipe system and components
6-10 years of experience
- Perform pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Perform daily planning of safety procedures for every task to be performed.
- Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut and bevel pipe using side grinders and end grinders.
- Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Inspect and test pipe systems to ensure safety and reliability.
0-5 years of experience
Marathon plant new construction
- Read blue prints
- Fabricated 1″ to 24″ black iron / stainless steel pipe
- Performed pipe layout when needed
- Rigger and aerial lift certified
- Performed other duties requested by the foremen
0-5 years of experience
Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems
- Read blueprints in relation to job, work with all material and size of pipe/tubing
- Test piping systems with air and water
- Make up flanges
- Attend training to receive qualifications for job
0-5 years of experience
- Prep pipe for fitting
- Assisted pipefitter with fit of pipe, hangers and grate removal
- Perform tasks such as fire watch, hole watch and housekeeping
- Attended pipe fitting Levels 3 and 4
- Spent numerous hours assisting riggers and other crafts
0-5 years of experience
Installed galvanized piping for potable water system
- Troubleshoot firemain system aboard commercial vessels
- Cut inserts using plasma arc cutting machine
- Worked in fabrication shop using prints to modify and pre-fab piping
0-5 years of experience
- Install fire protection sprinklers
- Use a pipefitter machine to cut and thread pipe
- Use power and hand tools, ladders
- Interpret sprinkler blueprints
- Worked in the warehouse, sorting pipe and supplies, received shipments, used a forklift
- Travel to different job sites
0-5 years of experience
Repair and maintain pipe systems and components
- Coordinate with job site manager to configure pipe system layout
- Supports hangers, and hydraulic cylinders
- Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs
0-5 years of experience
Supervise 25 Employees on land and off shore rigs
- Administer the fitting of pipes for Welders
- Watch over rigging
- Directed in the fabrication of pipes
- Manage cutting and grinding
- Administer making of spool pieces
- Oversee operation of man lift, scissor lift
0-5 years of experience
Braze the suction, discharge, liquid and hot gas lines in various types of hvac units
- Troubleshoot and repair leaking units
- Wiring of control panels
- Attach the hvac walls and final inspections
0-5 years of experience
Cut and fit different grades of pipe according to drawings
- Read iso prints correctly and pull take offs for fittings and pipe lengths
- Fit pipe or structural steel in field or shop environment
- Weld structural supports with wire feed, stick or TIG welding
- Use the oxy/acetylene torch or beveller and plasma torches
- Operate drill press, plasma table, roller, iron worker, hem saw, CNC table
- Prep pipe, fittings and flanges with assorted grinders
- Field verify measurements on drawings or gather new measurements depending on job
- Structural welding certifications: GTAW, SMAW, FCAW in 3G and 4G (open root)
- Welding on carbon steel and dissimilar metal
- Work with different metals ranging from carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel and duplex
6-10 years of experience
Accurately estimated time and material costs for projects
- Conducted hydrostatic water testing
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet Project deadlines
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris
- Fabrication of pipe and pipe supports
- Operated equipment such as grinder, drill press, sawzall, jig saw, table saw, and drill
- Receiving work permits
- Fitting pipe and reading prints
10+ years of experience
- Worked as a pipefitter in Maintenance and Construction
- Handled facility maintenance
- Did machinery piping
- Piped new equipment
- Worked on all processed piping
- Used aerial lifts
0-5 years of experience
- Determine layout requirements by reading and interpreting blueprint
- Plan pipe system layouts in accordance to specifications
- Cut openings in walls, ceilings and floors in order to install pipe system
- Cut and hammer pipes to appropriate specifications
- Assemble pipes and tubes by welding and soldering
- Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures
- Inspect and test pipe systems to ensure safety
- Modify and clean pipe systems and ensure preventative maintenance activities
- Read job orders and blueprints to complete piping systems
- Flange Mechanical
0-5 years of experience
Assist Journeymen fitters in daily assignments.
- Fabricate, Weld (tack) and install stainless steel pipe.
- Assist with layout for pump and drain systems.
- Bend and install
- Cut, fit, and prep all materials for welders to tack and weld.
- Install pipe in racks, wall mounts, above and below ground.
Pipefitter Duties and Responsibilities
Fabricating, installing, and maintaining piping systems, pipefitters have many responsibilities. In performing this important work, they perform a variety of core tasks, such as the following:
Fabricate Piping System Components Based on Blueprints Pipefitters use CAD and CAM software, as well as computer-controlled machinery, to fabricate the components of piping systems using various types of metal.
Inspect the Quality of Piping System Components Before installing a piping system or components crafted for a repair, pipefitters examine the quality of all components.
Repair Existing Piping Systems When a piping system malfunctions, pipefitters diagnose the cause of the problem. They use their knowledge of piping systems and problem-solving ability to find and address issues with a minimal sacrifice of efficiency.
Install New Piping Systems Sometimes a piping system is beyond repair. Pipefitters disassemble existing piping systems and install new systems.
Perform Regular Maintenance Examinations on Piping Systems When not working on repairs or installations, pipefitters perform regular maintenance check-ups on existing piping systems. Journeymen pipefitters are responsible for creating standard operating procedures for maintenance check-ups and ensuring they are followed by apprentice pipefitters.
Comply with Industry and Government Safety Standards Pipefitters work on piping systems carrying dangerous chemicals and gases. They are responsible for internalizing all safety regulations and following them to the letter.
Pipefitter Skills
Pipefitters need a working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software to interpret piping system blueprints and fabricate piping system components as well as of different types of metals and their individual properties. They have to be dexterous with basic hand and power tools, as well as welding tools, to assemble piping systems. Pipefitters need to be experts in the particular types of systems they work with most, for example, those who work in the HVAC industry must be experts in HVAC piping systems. Other qualities that hiring managers like to see when interviewing for pipefitter positions include:
- Interpreting blueprints using CAD and CAM software
- Fabricating piping system components using knowledge of metals and threading and bending machinery
- Analyzing and diagnosing the root cause of malfunctioning piping systems
- Repairing malfunctioning piping systems using hand and welding tools
- Performing regular preventative maintenance check-ups to keep piping systems operating at maximum efficiency
- Using strong focus and a keen attention to detail to maintain safety
Pipefitter Education and Training
Pipefitters usually only need a high school diploma to find employment, as they learn most of what they need to know through on-the-job-training. Some employers prefer candidates who have a vocational degree in pipefitting. On-the-job-apprenticeships typically last 3 to 5 years. In most states, pipefitters have to be licensed.
Pipefitter Salary
According to Payscale, the national median hourly wage for pipefitters is $24.82. Those who are in the top 10 percent make above $37.89, while those in the bottom 10 percent make below $14.83.
Pipefitter Resources
United Association – The United Association, the national trade union for pipefitters, steamfitters and plumbers, was founded in 1889, serving its members for more than 125 years. It has an apprenticeship program that is one of the most respected in the industry. It also provides employment opportunities for members.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America – This is another organization for pipefitters that focuses on professional development. It holds both national and regional seminars on a regular basis.
Pipefitter.com – This is the go-to digital resource for pipefitters to order the tools and accessories they need to do their job.
The Pipe Fitter’s and Pipe Welder’s Handbook – This book covers all of the problems pipefitters and pipe welders are most likely to encounter out in the field. It provides detailed instructions and calculations for solving these problems.
The Ultimate Template Layout Pattern Book for Pipefitters and Welders – This book contains more than 10,000 formulas that help the reader create any of the more than 1,600 pipe templates contained within its pages.