Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, Texas is seeking skilled pipefitters to plan, lay out, install, test, and repair piping systems in accordance with plans, specs, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities include reading isometrics, measuring, fabricating, installing piping, aligning components for welding, and ensuring safety and quality on site. Candidates should have strong knowledge of various joint types and tools and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in piping or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of pipe systems and joint types.
• Ability to read, understand and convey written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pipe types and joints (butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, fused).
• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment via welding and threading.

Skills

Isometric drawings

Layout skills

Rigging

Pipe fabrication

Welding

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Welding torches

Mag drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

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Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure 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
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• 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 effective 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.