Plumber - Level 4/5

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PLUMBER - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes

• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery

• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems

• Install various pressure vessels to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification standards

• Keeping track of several projects' progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies

• Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility-related plumbing systems

• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps and other mechanical equipment

• Interface with other departments' personnel to perform hands-on shop and/or on-site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment

• Ensure work and used materials comply with manufacturer specifications

• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality

• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required

• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 5+ years of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with commercial building codes

• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade

• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

• Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision

• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees

• Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane

• Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints

• Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions

• Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations

• Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment

• Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot