Pipe Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks a pipe welder on site to plan and lay out pipe work, coordinate with crews, and perform precise welds and installations. The role requires attention to plans, specs and safety standards on industrial projects.

The candidate will set up welds, assemble piping, and assist with fabrication and material rigging, while upholding quality and productivity across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Strong working knowledge of tools and measurements.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency in safe and efficient use of electrical, hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work.
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations.
• Position the weld set up, fit piping and perform precise welds independently.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes according to production standards and safety rules.
• Make welding repairs and correct substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout or installation coordination.
• Assist with rigging of material.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress-relieving machine and other industry equipment.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities and required time, costs, resources.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Read/Transmit Instructions

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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Plan, lay‑out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards

Experience Level

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, diagram and lay‑out for pipe welder’s work
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
• Lay‑out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds
• Assist with coordination of any Pre‑Fabrication layout or installation
• Assist with rigging of material
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement 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.