Pipefitter Fabricator - Geismar, LA

Turner Industries; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Pipefitter Fabricator for a maintenance position in Geismar, LA. The role involves laying out, fabricating, and assembling pipes according to job specifications. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications to ensure safety and compliance within the jobsite.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Telehealth access

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in pipefitting.
• Certification and knowledge of safety protocols are required.
• Ability to read spool sheet diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, prepares, and checks pipe against specifications.
• Measures, cuts, and assembles pipe fitting components.
• Interprets diagrams and plans sequence of fabrication.

Skills

Pipe Fabrication hand tools

Mathematical formulas for offsets

Field Sketch Drawings

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school or equivalent

Pipefitter Certification

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Pipefitter Fabricator for a maintenance position in Geismar, LA. The Pipefitter Fabricator lays out, fabricates, prepares, and checks pipe against job specifications for assembly at the jobsite. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• 40 hours / week
• No overtime, no per diem

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Pipefitter Certification required
• Basic knowledge of Pipe Fabrication hand tools
• Familiar with mathematical formulas for offsets
• May be required to create Field Sketch Drawings
• Some sites may require Forklift certification
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Background, Drug Screen, and XOM Site Specific Testing
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Interprets spool sheet diagrams to determine size, shapes and angles of required pipes, pipe fittings, flanges, etc., Plans sequence of fabrication, Measures and cuts pipe, Cleans and prepares pipe by grinding, bending and threading pipe - may operate bending machine, Assembles and joins pipe and pipe fittings, May operate hydraulic lift to relocate pipe, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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