Pipe Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspeople in reading drawings, fabricating and installing piping, and preparing components for welding. The role involves reading plans, handling tools, and supporting assembly activities on site.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic tool knowledge, and a willingness to learn about rigging and hydro testing. Overtime and outdoor work are required as workload dictates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess knowledge, skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings and take measurements, and fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsmen to align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assist with assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces per plans and specifications.
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Learn to handle and apply rigging equipment safely.
• Operate beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Read drawings

Take measurements

Piping fabrication

Welding assistance

Rigging knowledge

Tool operation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

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.