Title:  Piper I

Summary:

This is an entry-level position to learn the process of assembly and installation of pipes in units by performing the following duties in reasonable and productive frames:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/8th inch.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use hand tools.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe with a Hydraulic Pipe Bender and manual bender tool.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings; including iron, steel, copper and plastic.
• Ability to use acetylene and oxygen torch set.
• Read and interpret documents such as a layout drawing, bills of material, piping diagrams.
• Use of appropriate PPE (e.g., Infrared-filtering safety glasses, flame-resistant gloves, sleeves, and shirt).
• Train and work in multiple types of manufacturing positions (i.e. assembly, paint, wire and weld).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• N/A

Language Skills:

• Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements:

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to   50          pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.