Pipefitter jobs in Baltimore, MD

General Requirements
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Safe use of hand & power tools.
Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
Must work well as part of a team.
Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
Functional Requirements
Selects size and type of pipe and related material and equipment according to job specifications.
Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
Cuts, threads and bends pipe.
Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings.
Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers.
Installs and maintains systems including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks.
May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment.
Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualification Standards
One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
Written pre-employment qualification test.
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
New Hire Orientation Quiz
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
Physical Requirements
Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.
Work Environment
Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
Uneven ground level
Obstructed pathways
Work performed at low and/or high elevations
Work performed in confined areas
Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
Predominately outdoor climate
May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
Potential exposure to chemical substances