Instrument Pipe Technician
Department: Production
Reporting to: Mechanical Team Leader
Location: On site, Tyne and Wear
Salary: Up to £43,500 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full time, permanent
Prime Role & Duties:
We are seeking a skilled Instrument Pipe Technician with extensive experience in hydraulic and stainless-steel piping systems to join our Production team. The primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic piping systems, with a focus on precision and quality control. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and workshop technicians to meet project specifications and maintain high industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Installation & Assembly: Perform the installation, assembly, and welding of stainless-steel hydraulic piping systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
* Swagelok Expertise: Extensive experience with Swagelok pipework, fittings, valves, and associated systems, ensuring proper sealing, integrity, and functionality.
* Technical Drawings: Interpret and utilize technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to ensure the accurate fabrication and installation of piping systems.
* Precision Pipe Fabrication: Measure, cut, thread, and bend piping systems using specialized tools and machinery, including pipe benders, threading machines, and band saws, to precise tolerances.
* Material Selection & Quality Control: Select appropriate materials based on technical specifications and conduct detailed inspections of pipes and fittings for quality assurance. Adhere to strict tolerances and specifications to ensure system integrity.
* Documentation & Reporting: Maintain precise records of installation dimensions, materials used, test results, and system configurations for quality control and compliance purposes. Update installation and maintenance logs after each project phase.
* Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to all relevant safety procedures and regulations. Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, quality control teams, and other technicians to coordinate efforts, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure seamless operations.
Core Competencies & Skills:
* Decision Making: Ability to make rapid, informed decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring work adheres to strict technical and safety standards.
* Technical Observation: Strong diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify potential issues in pipework, systems, and installation processes, and take corrective actions.
* Communication: Clear, concise communication skills to effectively relay technical information to team members, engineers, and management.
* Adaptability: Flexibility in adapting to changes in work scope, technical challenges, and tight deadlines.
* Collaboration: Proven track record of working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve production goals and deliver projects on time.
* Proactive Problem-Solving: Initiative to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and contribute to process improvements and efficiency.
* Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision in all technical tasks, ensuring the integrity and functionality of systems and components.
* Health & Safety: Knowledge of and commitment to adhering to health and safety guidelines and best practices in a technical environment.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Apprenticeship: Completion of a relevant apprenticeship in pipefitting, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
* Training: Advanced training in pipe fitting, hydraulics, and related technical systems. Certification in TIG/MIG welding, pipe bending, and threading is preferred.
* Experience: We will require a significant amount of hands-on experience in pipe fitting and hydraulic systems, specifically with stainless-steel piping and Swagelok fittings.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, hydraulic systems, pressure testing, and welding techniques. Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering documents, schematics, and piping diagrams.
* Additional Skills: Familiarity with modern pipework inspection tools (e.g., ultrasonic thickness gauges), pipe supports, hangers, and insulation methods is an advantage.
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