Pipefitter & Fabrication Specialist

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a qualified Pipefitter to lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems, supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for industrial production processes.

The role involves handling steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubrication, sprinkling and processing systems on-site in Texas. Responsibilities include cutting, threading, and attaching pipes; planning layouts; selecting materials; maintaining equipment; and operating pumps and controls.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 3-5 years Journeyman level experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a qualified Pipefitter to lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems, supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for industrial production processes.

The role involves handling steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubrication, sprinkling and processing systems on-site in Texas. Responsibilities include cutting, threading, and attaching pipes; planning layouts; selecting materials; maintaining equipment; and operating pumps and controls.