Pipefitter Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Job Functions

• Install, assemble, fabricate, modify, and maintain piping systems, valves, fittings, pumps, compressors, tanks, heat exchangers, and related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation of production and facility systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on piping systems, process equipment, utility systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Read and interpret blueprints, piping diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, work orders, and engineering specifications to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, fit, align, and install pipe and tubing using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform pipe layout and fabrication activities, including welding preparation, rigging, equipment installation, and system modifications as required.
• Conduct inspections, functional tests, pressure tests, and system verifications to ensure equipment and systems operate safely and within specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to diagnose issues and verify repairs.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, shutdown activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and contractors to complete maintenance and project work effectively.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Follow established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, fall protection, and other safety procedures.
• Identify and communicate equipment reliability concerns, safety hazards, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, modifications, and completed work using applicable maintenance management systems and records.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in elevated or confined spaces.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with heavier lifts requiring team lifting or mechanical assistance.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, dust, oils, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work afternoon shift, overtime, weekends, call-ins, and emergency response assignments as required by operational needs.