Pipe Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level assist craftsperson to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping under supervision. You’ll support skilled trades in a hands-on, learning-focused role.

Responsibilities include aligning, bolting, and securing components, assembling pipes, laying out equipment, and assisting with hydro testing. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at heights, and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline is a plus.
• Knowledge of safe use 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, tubes, fittings and related equipment.
• Position and secure materials during installation and follow plans and specs.
• Learn to distinguish metal thickness and types; handle rigging equipment.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, hammers, torches, drills, and SawZall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torch

Magnetic drills

SawZall

Job description

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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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.