Industrial Pipe Fitter: Install & Maintain Piping Systems

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Fitter to lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems in industrial facilities. You will read blueprints and select materials, joining joints per specifications while following strict safety protocols.

This hands-on role requires physical endurance, outdoor work, and the ability to work in hot/cold/damp environments. You will install supports, test systems, and coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to select type and size of pipe per specifications.
• Must pass Pipe Fitter test and be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Select type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe-cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe using pipe-bending tools and pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
• Secure pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components or machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders using hand tools.
• Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system.
• May weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Math calculations

Physical stamina

Tools

Crescent Wrench

Pipe Wrenches

Tor ed Level

Pipe Threading Tools

Pipe Bending Tools

Pipe Cutting Machine

Pipe Fitter's Calculator

Measuring Tape

Hammer

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Fitter to lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems in industrial facilities. You will read blueprints and select materials, joining joints per specifications while following strict safety protocols.

This hands-on role requires physical endurance, outdoor work, and the ability to work in hot/cold/damp environments. You will install supports, test systems, and coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime.