Pipe Fabrication Apprentice

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level candidate in Abilene, TX to learn and assist in piping fabrication and installation. You will read isometric drawings, measure, fabricate, align, bolt, and clamp components for welding, and help with hydro testing of piping systems.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled craftsmen, handling rigging, and using various metalworking tools while complying with safety and project rules.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with experience in the field or related area.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of 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

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level candidate in Abilene, TX to learn and assist in piping fabrication and installation. You will read isometric drawings, measure, fabricate, align, bolt, and clamp components for welding, and help with hydro testing of piping systems.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled craftsmen, handling rigging, and using various metalworking tools while complying with safety and project rules.