Pipe Fabricator Day Shift in Port Arthur

Energy Jobline ZR; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Pipe Fabricator in Port Arthur, TX. The role covers tack welding, assembling pipe components, and producing high-quality welds during a five-year apprenticeship program.

The job requires reading isometric drawings, confirming square joints, correct joint geometry, and proper alignment. Daily duties include verifying lengths and materials before tacking and ensuring spool integrity per drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding and passing a weld test is required.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings for pipe fabrication.
• Able to tack and assemble pipe components accurately.
• Ensure joints are square and properly aligned per drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place before welding.
• Verify squareness and fit-up of joints.
• Confirm joint configuration matches drawings.
• Ensure proper alignment of pipe joints and taper bores if needed.
• Build pipe spool according to isometric drawings with correct center measurements.
• Verify length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.

Skills

Tack welding

Isometric drawings

Pipe fitting

Welding quality

Education

Five-year apprenticeship program

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required. THERE IS NO PER DIEM

Location: Port Arthur, TX

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

Payrate: $37.90 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.