Pipefitter jobs in Kentucky

The Mundy Companies, a leader in the industrial maintenance, services, and construction fields, is currently hiring the following Long-Term position in the Louisville, Kentucky area:

PIPEFITTER
 

Successful candidates will have a minimum of three (3) years of continuous and current experience as a Pipefitter in a petrochemical, industrial, or manufacturing environment.  

Pipefitters install and repair high and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing in generation of electricity, and in heating/cooling systems.  Pipefitters work from blueprints and drawings.  They lay out the job and perform such tasks as measuring, marking, cutting, and threading pipe to connect pipe systems.  Pipefitters work with various piping materials and tools and must know the specific use of each.  For example, gas and other chemicals require certain types of pipes and different types of seals and gaskets.  Different pipes require different tools for assembly.  The Pipefitter trade requires formal training to know local ordinances, state codes, and regulations regarding their work.   Eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and physical balance is important.  Pipefitters use many different materials and construction techniques, depending on the type of project.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and work from blueprints
• Install and make minor revisions to pre-fabricated pipe
• Perform general piping work such as line breaking, installing blinds, gaskets, valves, couplings, and other fittings
• Cuts or drills holes in walls to permit passage of pipes, using pneumatic drill
• Selects specified type and size of pipe
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets to hold pipe
• May disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe
• Perform other duties as required, such as working with screw pipe

Experience:
- Proven experience as a pipefitter or similar role
- Proficient in tube bending techniques and pipe fabrication
- Strong knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics accurately
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments such as calipers
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks in various weather conditions

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The successful candidate will maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all time.  The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing is required.  All qualified applicants must possess the ability to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and other pre-qualifications as required.

Resumes may be attached to this online application or may be emailed to Careers @ mundycos.com.

The Mundy Companies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefits package that includes paid vacations and holidays, 401K plan, and medical insurance.

EOE/DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT