About the position Responsibilities • Performs highly-skilled piping work involving the assembly, installation, alteration, and repair of piping systems in accordance with Engineering Standards and best practices. • Determines the most efficient and effective means of facilitating work to reduce cost and minimize downtime; may provide recommendations to supervision regarding these items. • Operates power tools and uses hand tools as needed. • Determines the proper methods and installs a wide variety of piping systems. • Plans and performs the fabrication, assembly, installation, alteration, and repair of various piping systems. • Lays out work using a rule, square, pattern, template, or other measurement device(s) to facilitate piping jobs. • Performs the phases of pipefitting work for all pressure classes, including threaded, welded, and lined piping. • Draws isometric drawings of piping systems that can be understood and fabricated by others. • Works from Piping and Instrumentation drawings, Isometric drawings, sketches, and oral instructions to fabricate and install piping. • Follows proper rigging and hoisting practices as required. • Attends special schools or training sessions concerning new piping systems or techniques, skills, or methods, and trains others in the crew techniques thus acquired. • Cleans up job site at end of each job or shift by returning all tools, materials, and supplies to the proper location and properly disposes of all scrap. • Works with and directs the work of other personnel as required. • Operates man-lifts and skyjack, and drives company vehicles to/from job sites, requiring a valid Arkansas Drivers' license. • Plans and schedules work as needed with Maintenance Coordinators. • Performs other duties as assigned by supervision. • Communicates effectively to perform the essential functions of the job. • Completes required safety training as directed and complies with all established departmental, company, and OSHA safety regulations. Requirements • Must satisfactorily pass a respirator fit test and be capable of working near rotating and moving machinery. • Strong math knowledge. • Familiarity with different pipe specifications, standards, and details. • Ability to read and draw isometric drawings. • Possess a pipefitter handbook and be familiar with using it. • Ability to perform all essential elements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. • Successfully completed the FutureFuel Chemical Company Pipefitter's Test or equivalent. • Capable of clear, concise verbal and written communications. • Possess and practice good organizational skills. • Capable of interfacing with various levels of company management, employees, and external contacts. • Must be a team player. • Willing and capable to work varied and rotating shift schedules according to business needs, including overtime and responding to emergencies during off-hours. • Required to wear FR clothing. • Acquire and maintain personal tools.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Batesville, AR, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience and classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, involving extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550. In Batesville, AR, pipefitters can expect to earn an average of $937 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
