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Date: Jan 20, 2026

Location: Loudon, Tennessee, United States

Company: www.viskase.com

POSITION TITLE: Pipefitter-Welder-Fabricator

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

DATE PREPARED: 1/2/2026

                  NEW POSITION                               REVISED DESCRIPTION

STATUS: (Check One)           Full Time           Part Time          Co-Op               Temporary       Contractor       Intern

SHIFT: Day Shift- 8 Hour

FLSA STATUS:                         Exempt              Non-Exempt                   Hourly

LOCATION:  Loudon

DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Maintenance

JOB CODE: Pipefitter-Welder-Fabricator

JOB GRADE: 19
     

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Pipefitter-Welder-Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication, installation, disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of piping systems as well as any welding repairs or fabrication of plant mechanical components.

 

QUANTITATIVE DIMENTIONS:  (Profit & Loss accountability, numbers of employees supervised, etc.)

Will not supervise any employee normally

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

 

  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains processes at an industrial level
  • Performs work orders that comply with the maintenance schedule and addresses the plant needs
  • Support internal projects
  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce quality materials output that meet product specifications and quality system requirement
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and follows the Safety Cardinal Rules
  • Performs any other assignments as directed

 

 

 

 COMPETENCIES:   MANAGER        SUPERVISOR          EMPLOYEE

 
  • Highly proficient at welding carbon steel and stainless-steel pipe, welding other corrosion resistant alloys is a plus
  • Highly proficient at threading pipe assemblies
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow design dimensions
  • Experience with CPVC Assembly, FRP Pipe Assembly, and Teflon Lined Pipe assembly

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

4 Years of Industrial Welding and Pipefitting Experience OR Completion of Apprenticeship Program Plus 2 Years of Industrial Welding and Pipefitting Experience OR Completion of Vocational School Industrial Maintenance/Welding Program Plus 2 Years of Industrial Welding and Pipefitting Experience.

 

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

 Sitting

 Outside - Travel

Percentage of Time:

 

 Walking

 Inside - Office

Percentage of Time:

 

 Standing

 Inside - Warehouse

Percentage of Time:

 

 Climbing (list examples below)

 Inside - Machining

Percentage of Time:

 

 Pushing

 Inside - Assembly

Percentage of Time:

 

 Pulling

 Outside - Outdoors

Percentage of Time:

 

 Lifting – up to pounds,  50           times per as needed

  Climbing stairs, ladders using a lift

 

LOCATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work overtime before or after normal starting times and on weekends.

Must be able to work primarily an 8 hour day shift.

Must demonstrate satisfactory performance including good attendance, adherence to company policies and procedures, and each responsibility consistently to retain position or employment.

 

AUTHORIZATION

I have reviewed and determined that this job description accurately reflects the position.

 

 

 

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Manager’s signature                                          Date                       Preparer’s signature                                                           Date

 

 

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HR signature                                                         Date

 

This document is not an “all encompassing” list of job duties.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Some requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.