Why Us?
At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.
Job Description Summary
At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.
The Pipefitter is responsible for installing, fabricating, assembling, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining industrial piping systems, mechanical equipment, utility systems, and facility infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This position utilizes advanced trade skills to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations through preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, system upgrades, and project work. The Pipefitter interprets blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications; ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards; and accurately documents maintenance activities. The position works collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other skilled trades to support production and facility objectives.
Job Description
Essential job function includes, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope and skill level of the classification.
Qualifications:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees must successfully satisfy the requirements of the applicable job classification and maintain qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a recognized Pipefitter apprenticeship program preferred.
- Journeyman Pipefitter status, trade certification, or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
- Additional training in welding, industrial maintenance, rigging, plumbing, steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, or related mechanical trades is desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical system failures and equipment malfunctions.
- Knowledge of pipe installation methods, materials, fittings, valves, pumps, and related components.
- Ability to perform pipe layout, measurement, cutting, threading, bending, fitting, and assembly activities.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
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.
EEO Statement:
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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