Pipefitter

Lancaster SC

Description

Job Summary: This position will assist the foreman in fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining fire system sprinkler piping. Responsible for assisting the foreman in overhead pipe installation, including: steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action and deluge, standpipe and hose systems. Assist in installing and servicing valves, devices and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre action and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms. Job Duties: Prepare sprinkler pipes for installation including: measuring and marking pipes for cutting and threading cutting, threading, and hammering pipe using tools such as pipe threaders doping fittings as needed cutting rods greasing couplings Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by cementing, soldering, and threading joints. Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Cut and bore holes in structures, such as decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools. Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools. Other duties as assigned.