Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks skilled pipefitters to select, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems in compliance with plans, specs, codes and standards. Candidates should read isometrics, measure precisely, fabricate, weld, and fit diverse piping configurations on a construction site.

Roles involve handling tools and rigging, working in confined spaces, and complying with safety regulations while performing overtime or weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Reading isometric drawings and measurements is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in pipe fabrication and installation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pipe systems: butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints.
• Read isometric drawings; fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt, clamp components for welding; assemble pipes and fittings.
• Weld and thread joints; install equipment and supports.
• Move materials safely; inspect work for contract compliance.
• Identify material thickness and type; operate tools and rigging equipment.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps and piping.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Layout and measurement

Safety-conscious

Communication with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic 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 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

• 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
• U.S. Driver License may be required
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical

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.