Entry-Level Piping Helper & Fabrication Aide

TIC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled crafts by reading drawings, assembling and installing piping, and assisting with hydro testing. You will work under supervision, learn to operate beveling machines, grinders, torches, drills, and related tools in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervision.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding.
• Assist with the assembly and securing of pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Learn to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Field experience

Tools handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled crafts by reading drawings, assembling and installing piping, and assisting with hydro testing. You will work under supervision, learn to operate beveling machines, grinders, torches, drills, and related tools in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.