Entry-Level Piping Helper: Fabrication & Assembly

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons by performing supportive duties under supervision. You will learn to read isometric drawings, measure and fabricate piping, and help with installation and testing of systems.

The role involves working outdoors, handling various tools, and complying with safety rules. Overtime, nights, and weekend work may be required as workload dictates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp components 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

Reading isometric drawings

Communication with supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons by performing supportive duties under supervision. You will learn to read isometric drawings, measure and fabricate piping, and help with installation and testing of systems.

The role involves working outdoors, handling various tools, and complying with safety rules. Overtime, nights, and weekend work may be required as workload dictates.