Job Summary

The Journeyman Steamfitter is responsible for producing high-quality work with zero non-conformances, ensuring compliance with blueprints, drawings and specifications, and meeting work deadlines in a secure manner. This role involves laying out, assembling, and installing various pipe systems, studying blueprints, measuring, cutting, and joining pipe sections, using testing equipment, and performing tasks like drilling, trimming, and filing.

Job Duties &

Responsibilities Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the type of pipe and tools to use, and lay out the sequence of tasks

Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal, plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings

Join pipe sections, related equipment and secure in position

Use testing equipment to check systems for leaks

Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets.

Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and various power tools. Cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.

Job Qualifications:



Pipe Fitter/Steamfitter journeyman by trade (Red Seal) – 5 years/9000 hours

Demonstrated ability to use various hand tools and operate an industrial powered fork truck. Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting work orders and drawings.

Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.

Core Competencies: Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Contacts:

Internal shop staff, engineering and contractors to exchange information and problem solve Effort (Physical & Sensory): Continuous standing (8-10 hours per day and up to 6 days a week) Regular walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, using fine motor skills; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Regular lifting and/or moving material (50 lb)

Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions: Be exposed to various environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, odours, noise and vibration (>80%)

Operate machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment (50-80%)

Work at heights (<50%)

Wear safety devices, clothing or other safety procedures (e.g., harnesses, safety goggles, ear protection and steel-toed boots) (>80%)

📌 F/H KING EPS - Journeyman Steamfitter (Kingston)
🏢 Epsilon Industries
📍 Kingston