Industrial pipe fitter

Immediately Hiring!

Industrial Pipe Fitter, Barberton OH

Starting Pay Rate: 33.62/hour.

Sign On Bonus: $1000, $500 payable after 90 days on job, $500 payable after 180 days on job. $1000 Retention Bonus payable after 365 days on job.

Shifts: Day Shift, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

As a Pipe Fitter, at PPG Barberton, OH plant, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people’s lives!

Under general supervision, hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). Works from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Must maintain welding specifications. Set up and operate welding equipment.

Text “PPG” to +1 412 968-8670 to quickly apply to this position and schedule an interview.

Primary Responsibilities

• Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Review P&ID drawings and job specifications to determine work requirements
• Fabricate and modify piping systems and process equipment
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe- cutting machine
• Thread pipe using pipe threading machine, bend pipe using pipe bending tools and machinery
• Assemble and install variety of metal and non- metal pipes using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools
• Prepare pipe ends according to weld procedure and welder preference
• Increase pressure in pipe system to test and observe connected pressure gauge
• May weld pipe supports structural steel members
• May observe production machines in assigned areas of manufacturing facility to detect malfunctions
• Respiratory protection devices may be required
• Responsible for complying with all safety and project rules
• Maintain and repair rotating and fixed equipment throughout the plant
• Promote and utilize 5-S standards for the line to improve efficiency, cleanliness and safety
• Perform a number of PM’s under pipefitting duties
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent technical training
• One to four years of experience in an industrial or similar environment
• Basic Blueprint reading experience required.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a 6G Welding test, which includes both Vertical Stick and Tig Welding, and receive the corresponding certificate within six (6) months from your start date.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.