Why This Pipefitter Job Matters
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Pipefitter Job Overview
Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pipefitter ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common pipefitter duties. I can 1) Follow written or verbal instructions to complete routine piping tasks; AND 2) Replace basic components such as fittings, valves, or pipe segments. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the systems aid equipment worked on are in hard to reach places. Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes required to make installation and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Frequently exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.