• Job Description

  Req#: R004895

  JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

  Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
  
  What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

  Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

  Job Title:

  HOURLY - Pipefitter

  Job Description:

  General Description

  • Performs all pipefitting work necessary to construct new or maintain and repair existing piping systems.
  • Services industrial heat treat, material handling, pumping, filtration, and distribution systems.

  General Requirements

  • Lays out, fabricates, installs, maintains, alters, tests, diagnoses trouble and repairs water, waste, gas, steam, acid, fuel, air and oil lines.
  • Cuts, threads, fits, aligns, caulks and covers piping, as required, in accordance with blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions.
  • Uses all types of hand tools common to the trade, such as, pipe wrenches, cutters, reamers, caulking tools, levels, etc., and such equipment as, threading machines, cutting torches, sewer augers, etc.
  • Handles materials manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
  • Attaches pipes to walls, structures or fixtures using brackets and clamps, tools, etc.

  • Works from blueprints, sketches, written and oral instructions.

  • Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
  • Works within the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) completing work orders, documenting work performed and requisitioning parts.
  • Performs any duties incidental to the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
  • Basic hand and power tools are to be supplied by candidate.
  • Must be able to work independently or in team environment.
  • May be required to train fellow tradespeople.

  Required Qualifications

  • Must have completed a formal apprenticeship OR have 8 years of equivalent experience to qualify as a Journeyman.
  • Must have knowledge of shop math and be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the layout and construction of industrial piping systems.
  • Must be able to perform heavy lifting.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Welding certifications.
  • Experience with pneumatic systems.

  Working Conditions and Hazards

  • Must be able to qualify and pass the company in plant power vehicle physical examination.
  • Must be able to qualify to access/work on the roof and/or elevated heights.
  • Must be able to wear a respirator and any other required PPE.
  • Must work both inside and outside of building in all kinds of weather.
  • May be required to work in cramped positions or from ladders, in oils and greases, etc.
  • Requires a considerable amount of walking and ladder climbing.
  • Frequently works near rapidly moving machinery.
  • Normal welding conditions involve heat, glare, fumes, etc.
  • May be exposed to harmful material and/or chemicals, such as lead based paint, asbestos, etc.

  Primary Location:

  Indianapolis, IN

  Additional Locations:

  Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

  If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati+ask4max@service-now.com .

  Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

• About the company

  Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems.

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