Job Duties:
- Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led.
- Work along with other workers and set the pace.
- Demonstrate proper work methods.
- Ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
- Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work.
- Maintain a current knowledge, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders)
- Ensure that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy.
- Check work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
- Lead other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines.
- Assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
- Report to superintendents and project managers on status and progress of work and causes of work delays.
- Answer questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of verifiable refrigeration industrial/commercial pipefitting experience
- Familiarity working with various piping materials including carbon steel, copper, ductile iron, and PVC.
- Proficient in assembling butt weld and socket weld carbon steel systems including tack welding.
- Skills related to copper brazing is a must qualification.
- Must be able to travel to jobsites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully interact with employees and clients on a professional level.
- Thorough knowledge of piping blueprints, specifications, and codes.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.