Overview
Steam / Pipe Fitter
Tasks
- Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
- Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
- Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
- Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
- Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe, install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
- Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
- Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
- Test system for leaks using testing equipment
- Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Credentials
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Steamfitter and Pipefitter Trade Certification
- Steamfitter and Pipefitter Red Seal Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Team player
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Epsilon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace of diversity and inclusion. Epsilon encourages applications from all candidates that represent the full range of communities across Canada. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law. Accommodations are available upon request, for all aspects of the recruiting process and thereafter.