Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc in Port Arthur, TX, is seeking skilled pipefitters to plan, lay out, install and repair piping systems per plans, specs and codes. You will read isometrics, measure, fabricate, and install piping efficiently, aligning and securing components for welding and threading.

You will position materials, install equipment, and ensure work meets contract requirements. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at heights as needed, and comply with safety and project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems and joints.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems according to plans and codes.
• Read isometrics, measure, fabricate, and install piping efficiently.
• Assemble components and secure for welding and threading.
• Install equipment, vessels, pumps, and supports per specifications.
• Inspect work for compliance and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Pipe fiting

Reading blueprints

Welding

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Pipe threaders

Grinders

Job description

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

Work Setting & Job 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.