Pipe Assembly Apprentice

TIC – The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level assistant to support skilled craftspeople with piping fabrication and installation tasks. You will learn to read drawings, handle materials, and prepare components for welding under supervision.

You will assist with assembly, alignment, and securing of pipes and fittings, while developing skills in rigging, measurement, and tool operation in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.

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

Measuring

Fabrication

Piping installation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level assistant to support skilled craftspeople with piping fabrication and installation tasks. You will learn to read drawings, handle materials, and prepare components for welding under supervision.

You will assist with assembly, alignment, and securing of pipes and fittings, while developing skills in rigging, measurement, and tool operation in a physically demanding environment.