Pipe Helper

TIC – The Industrial Company; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level assistant to support skilled trades in piping fabrication and installation. You will learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, and help assemble and align components under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling pipes, fittings, and equipment per plans, operating common tools, and assisting with hydro testing. Ideal for candidates with basic shop experience and a focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand basic drawings and specifications.
• Ability to understand and transmit written and oral instructions to crew.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assist with assembly and securing of pipes, fittings, and related equipment.
• Position and secure materials during installation per plans and specs.
• Learn to distinguish varying thicknesses and types of metal materials.
• Handle and apply rigging equipment safely.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Follow instructions

Communication with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

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 knowledge skills and abilities for position


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision


• Field experience in chosen craft discipline


• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.


• Must have all required tools


• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)


• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.