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Job DetailsJob Location: Aitken-Shop - Houston, TX 77022Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Production

Position Value Proposition

Working for a world class leader in pressure vessel fabrication, at Aitken Manufacturing Inc. The Pipe Fitter brings their expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemical, & Processing industrial segments. Critical to the production process this position assembles and fits drawing dimensions of the various structural, plate, and mechanical materials. The production fitter utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of blueprints and common heat reactions of structural metals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Core Responsibilities

Consults blueprints, work orders or instructions, creates working procedure based on specifications.
Gathers equipment and materials for the job.
Cutting and fit pipe and pipe fittings.
Grinding & Beveling pipe
Layout, cutting, Assembling pipe and pipe fittings.
Fabricate socket weld connections, stainless steel pipe/ pipe fittings, carbon steel pipe/pipe fittings
Clean work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
Complies with applicable safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
Additional responsibilities not listed may be required.

Equipment Knowledge & Skills

Ability to use a variety of tools which may include torches, saws, plasma machines, and welding equipment.
Ability to use overhead and jib cranes.
Ability to read prints and GA Drawings.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Core Competencies

Action Oriented

Functional / Technical skills

Integrity and Trust

Driven for Results

Listening and Communicating

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience.

Specialized Knowledge Certificates & Licenses

Any special training certificates, licenses or diplomas are a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Inside and outside environment, at times dusty, cold, hot, dirty, and noisy. Working with and around small and large equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

Fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock.
Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasionally climbing ladders/scaffolding and carrying heights in precarious places

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Regularly required to stand and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach outward and above shoulders with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently is required to walk and stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to climb or balance.
Must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 75 lbs.
Occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout, and plan work.
Good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
Work on jobs while applying safety rules at all times. SAFETY is priority one at all times!!!
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ((Hard Hat, Steel toed boots, Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, long pants, long sleeved shirt, respirator etc.. per requirements for position)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Aitken Manufacturing. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications