Pipe Helper 1 - Night Shift

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

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level Pipefitter Helper to assist skilled craftspeople. You will perform supportive duties under close supervision, learn to read isometric drawings, and help with installation and fabrication of piping.

This role requires physical fitness to move for long periods, willingness to work overtime, and the ability to follow instructions. Prior field experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline preferred.
• Experience as a Pipefitter in a Power Plant / Industrial setting

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping.
• 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 per plans and specs.
• Learn to distinguish varying metal thickness and types.
• Learn to handle and apply rigging equipment safely.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, hammers, torches, drills and related tools.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging equipment knowledge

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.

Requisition ID: 189279

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
• Experience as a Pipefitter in a Power Plant / Industrial setting

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Licenses (List Requirements)
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.