Pipe Fabricator Day Shift

Team Industries Inc; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 5,039,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industries Inc in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Pipe Fabricator for a day shift apprenticeship. You will tack, fit, and weld pipe per isometric drawings and develop high-quality welds while progressing through a five-year training program.

Candidates must be GTAW certified for 2" S-80 pipe in 6G, read blueprints, and demonstrate strong safety and teamwork. This role requires manual dexterity and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld 2" extra strong carbon steel pipe in 6G position.
• TIG (GTAW) welding passes in uphill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and geometry.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Verify length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Weld joints and inspect welds, making corrections as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Team player

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

**This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required.**

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Shift: Day Shift is 4-10 hour days, Monday - Thursday)

Payrate: $36.58 an hour (MUST PASS: 2' s/80 Tig all the way out in 6G)

Title: Pipe Fabricator

Department(s): Manufacturing

Reports to: Foreman

General Purpose of the Job:

Tack together fitting and pipe according to the isometric drawings and producing high-quality welds while gaining the knowledge and experience of a fabricator over the five-year apprenticeship.

Summary of Major Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirming squareness of all joints fit up.
• Confirming configuration of all joints fit up.
• Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
• Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
• This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded
• Purges pipe to be welded.
• Records filler rod heat numbers.
• Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
• Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
• Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To even be considered to take the apprenticeship test the following is required:

• Ability to weld 2' extra strong carbon steel pipe, done in the six-G position (45° fixed jigs) in 3 hours or less.
• Tig out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key Competencies:

• Needs to be GTAW certified on 2' S-80 pipe in 6 G.
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Self-Motivated
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Good work ethics
• Pride in workmanship
• Be able to use construction calculator
• Willingness to learn
• Has to be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used:

• Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work Environment:

Indicate how often the following physical demands are required to perform the Essential job Responsibilities.

• C=Constantly F=Frequently O=Occasionally R=Rarely
• Standing C
• Walking C
• Sitting R
• Lifting F
• Carrying F
• Pushing F
• Pulling F
• Climbing O
• Balancing O
• Stooping F
• Kneeling F
• Crouching O
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Physical Strength
• Handling C
• Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less C
• Grasping C
• Light Work – up to 20lbs C
• Feeling O
• Medium Work – up to 50lbs F
• Talking C
• Heavy Work – up to 100lbs O
• Hearing C
• Very Heavy Work– above 100lbs R
• Repetitive Motions F
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination C
• Environmental Conditions
• Extreme Cold R
• Extreme Heat O
• Temperature Changes O
• Wet O
• Humid C
• Noise F
• Vibration F
• Hazards C
• Atmospheric Conditions C

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

___C___Steel Toe Work Boots

___C___Hearing Protection

___C___Safety Eyeglasses

___R___Welding Coat

___R___Respirator

___C___Other PPE’s (explain) Gloves

Safety:

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.