Pipefitter

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pipefitter ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Pipefitter tasks, such as in cutting, bending, assembling, and installing pipe, fittings, and fixtures in constructing and repairing low-pressure piping systems. In addition, Have the ability to plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and
  working where equipment is in hard-to-reach places. There is considerable overhead work that is performed from extension ladders,
  staging, forklifts, and industrial monkeys. Work heights may exceed 40 feet. Frequently lifts and carries Items weighing up to 50 pounds
  and occasionally heavier, with assistance (personal or lifting device) provided as needed for items over 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside in dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions. Exposed to the possibility of burns
  from high temperature hot water and steam and heat exhaustion when working in enclosed spaces. Exposed to possibility of strains,
  cuts, scrapes and bruises from working around heavy equipment and tools. Exposed to possibility of broken bones from falls off ladders
  and platforms. Subject to possibility of electric shock from electrical equipment. Exposed to possibility of explosion from combustible
  gases. Presence of asbestos, infrared and ultraviolet rays, smoke, etc., requires wearing/use of protective clothing/equipment.