NS Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX, seeks skilled pipefitter personnel to plan, lay out, and install piping systems per plans and codes. You will read isometrics, measure, fabricate, and securely assemble joints by welding and threading.

Expect physical work on construction sites with safety-first practices and varied shifts. Experience reading drawings and following instructions matters, along with operating tools like bevelers, grinders, pipe threaders and torches.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Capable of following safety procedures on site.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay-out and install piping systems per plans and specs.
• Read isometrics, measure, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt and clamp components for welding.
• Assemble pipes, fittings and equipment by welding and threading.
• Position materials and install items per plans and specs.
• Identify material thickness and type of metal.
• Rig and move equipment safely.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, pipe threaders and torches.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, pumps, pipe and supports.
• Estimate sizes, distances and quantities for work activities.
• Inspect subordinate work for contract compliance and correct as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure 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
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access

required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

Must have required tools

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.