Job Details
Production Plumber II
Job Summary
Amentum is seeking a Production Plumber for our industrial operations & maintenance teams in Waterloo, IA.
Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday hours may vary based on business demand.
You will provide an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventative maintenance on the industrial or commercial related to general facilities and utilities systems and equipment to include but not limited to plumbing and mechanical equipment, motors, pumps, piping, drains, and other equipment as directed. This position gives work direction and assistance to lower-level technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in performing and responding to work orders associated with building equipment.
- Inspect major equipment and/or operating systems and takes corrective actions as necessary.
- Ensure all appropriate mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications, are maintained at a high level of quality.
- Support Systems/Equipment to include pumps, fans, cranes, heat exchangers, valves, etc.
- Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes, study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids as required, and sequence of installations.
- Assemble and install valves, pipe-fittings and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic.
- Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints, fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking, install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water softeners.
- Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial facility mechanical systems, facility equipment and systems, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
- Troubleshoots and repairs blowers and fans, heat exchange equipment and basic electrical issues.
- Perform basic pipe-fitting repairs.
- Work within the context of a team and at times with minimal supervision.
- Ensure excellent customer service and safe work environment.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- High School graduate or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Five years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance and plumbing.
- Must have hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical building systems.
- Systems experience should include areas such as: plumbing, steam and hot water boilers, air handling units, pumps, compressors, air dryers, and exhaust systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Excel, Word, and Power Point)
- Attention to detail and excellent follow up skills.
- Ability to read and understand repair manuals and drawings.
- Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs.
- Experience working with and understanding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
- Apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
- Some travel may be required.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
- This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
- This position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays and alternative work schedules.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
- Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
- Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
- Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
- Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
- Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
- Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
- Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Special Requirements:
- Wear steel toe safety shoes with metatarsal guards, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or related technical program.
- Requires a valid CCCDI license or the ability to obtain license within one year of employment.