Pipe Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled craftspersons in piping fabrication, reading drawings, and installation tasks on a construction site in Port Arthur, Texas.

You will work under supervision, learn to operate tools, and help with measuring, alignment, and safety procedures while supporting team goals.

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and occasional overtime on weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in metal fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings and take measurements.
• Assist with aligning, bolting and clamping components for welding.
• Assist with assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings per specs.
• Position and secure materials and install items per plans.
• Learn to handle different metal thicknesses.
• Handle rigging equipment safely.
• Operate beveling machines, grinders, hammers, torches, drills, and Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, pipes, supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Measuring and layout

Piping fabrication assistance

Bolt and clamp assemblies

Safety awareness

Tools use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

Requisition ID: 188169

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

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
• May require U.S. Drivers License
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft