DOB Full Gas Work Qualified - Welder / Pipefitter
Company
Controlled Combustion
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
25–45 an hour
Via
via Paylocity
Job Description
Description
Come join the best heating service company in the NYC area!
Controlled Combustion maintains one of the largest and most qualified licensed heating specialist staffs in the industry. Our service personnel, numbering more than 40 people, are members of the Metal Trades Branch-Local 638-A.F.L-C.I.O. That means they are highly qualified, highly competent professionals. In addition, they receive rigorous in-house training as well as ongoing instruction from factory authorized experts and educational institution to keep their technical knowledge current and their maintenance skills sharp.
Our shop has earned the prestigious National Board Repair "R" Certificate of Authorization and Symbol Stamp and "U" Certificate of Authorization and Symbol Stamp attesting to our service expertise. Also, our technicians are certified ASME code welders.
We maintain a Class "A" installers license in New York City and are licensed throughout the metropolitan area as well.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
Experience:
• Installation / Repair of Gas Piping: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
This position will require the following skills and traits:
• Five (5) years experience under a Licensed Master Plumber
• DOB Full Gas Work Card
• Cutting, threading, and fitting black malleable steel piping
• Cutting, soldering, and braising copper piping
• ProPress fittings
• Knowledge of natural gas and fuel oil heating systems
• Knowledge of utility (ConEd and National Grid) procedures is a plus
• Electrical experience is a plus.
Come join the best heating service company in the NYC area!
Controlled Combustion maintains one of the largest and most qualified licensed heating specialist staffs in the industry. Our service personnel, numbering more than 40 people, are members of the Metal Trades Branch-Local 638-A.F.L-C.I.O. That means they are highly qualified, highly competent professionals. In addition, they receive rigorous in-house training as well as ongoing instruction from factory authorized experts and educational institution to keep their technical knowledge current and their maintenance skills sharp.
Our shop has earned the prestigious National Board Repair "R" Certificate of Authorization and Symbol Stamp and "U" Certificate of Authorization and Symbol Stamp attesting to our service expertise. Also, our technicians are certified ASME code welders.
We maintain a Class "A" installers license in New York City and are licensed throughout the metropolitan area as well.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
Experience:
• Installation / Repair of Gas Piping: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
This position will require the following skills and traits:
• Five (5) years experience under a Licensed Master Plumber
• DOB Full Gas Work Card
• Cutting, threading, and fitting black malleable steel piping
• Cutting, soldering, and braising copper piping
• ProPress fittings
• Knowledge of natural gas and fuel oil heating systems
• Knowledge of utility (ConEd and National Grid) procedures is a plus
• Electrical experience is a plus.
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