Entry Pipe Helper: Learn Piping & Assembly

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled craftspeople on construction sites. You will learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping under supervision.

Responsibilities include aiding alignment, assembling and securing pipes and fittings, handling rigging, and operating tools while adhering to safety protocols. This physically demanding role may require overtime and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Must possess knowledge, skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing 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

Reading drawings

Tool handling

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Related field experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled craftspeople on construction sites. You will learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping under supervision.

Responsibilities include aiding alignment, assembling and securing pipes and fittings, handling rigging, and operating tools while adhering to safety protocols. This physically demanding role may require overtime and outdoor work.