Industrial Plumber

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair industrial plumbing and piping systems.
• Troubleshoot water supply, drainage, sewer, hot-water, steam, compressed-air, and process-water systems.
• Repair and replace pipes, valves, pumps, fixtures, backflow-prevention devices, and related equipment.
• Respond promptly to leaks, blockages, equipment failures, and other urgent maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, piping diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support plant renovation, equipment installation, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Complete work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts, and maintenance activities.
• Work safely around production equipment, chemicals, wet environments, and confined spaces.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, and company safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, sanitation, contractors, and other trades.
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Participate in the plant’s after-hours or emergency call-out rotation when required.
• Perform other maintenance duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Plumber certification; Red Seal endorsement is strongly preferred.
• Previous industrial plumbing experience is required; food-processing or meat-production experience is an asset.
• Experience working with stainless-steel piping, process-water, steam, drainage, and compressed-air systems is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated, warm, wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to work around raw meat products, food-processing equipment, and sanitation chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency call-outs when required.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow strict hygiene and sanitation procedures. #INDbluecollar