Plumber/Pipe Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 August 2025
LOCATION
Oldham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Pipefitting Blueprint Reading Welding Pipe Installation Health and Safety Problem Solving Communication Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

To build pipe systems used for heating, hot water, cooling, steam and more. To make sure that pipes are cut, installed, and maintained according to specifications.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • To build pipe systems used for heating, hot water, cooling, steam and more.
  • To make sure that pipes are cut, installed, and maintained according to specifications.
  • Review blueprints to understand requirements
  • Set and modify specifications
  • Inspect and prepare sites for construction operations
  • Weld, assemble, and lubricate pipes
  • Install and secure pipes (e.g., with clamps)
  • Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks
  • Use and maintain tools (e.g., pneumatic drill, saws)
  • Collaborate with other workers (e.g., plumbers, painters) to produce finished constructions
  • Follow safety guidelines and use protective equipment (e.g., goggles)

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • Proven experience as a pipefitter
  • Knowledge of health and safety guidelines when dealing with dangerous equipment or chemicals
  • Good numerical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to work in shifts and/or overtime

Duties and Responsibilities

- To build pipe systems used for heating, hot water, cooling, steam and more. - To make sure that pipes are cut, installed, and maintained according to specifications. - Review blueprints to understand requirements - Set and modify specifications - Inspect and prepare sites for construction operations - Weld, assemble, and lubricate pipes - Install and secure pipes (e.g., with clamps) - Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks - Use and maintain tools (e.g., pneumatic drill, saws) - Collaborate with other workers (e.g., plumbers, painters) to produce finished constructions - Follow safety guidelines and use protective equipment (e.g., goggles)

Skills and experience required

- Proven experience as a pipefitter - Knowledge of health and safety guidelines when dealing with dangerous equipment or chemicals - Good numerical and problem-solving skills - Attention to detail - Strong communication skills - Ability to lift up to 50lbs - Ability to work in shifts and/or overtime

Job Type:

Full Time

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