Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Mississippi is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems in accordance with plans, specs, codes and standards. The role requires reading isometric drawings and fabricating components on site.

You will work across butt welded, socket welded, threaded and grooved joints, operate cutting and threading tools, and ensure safety and quality during installation and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience preferred in piping or construction.
• Strong knowledge of pipe systems, joints and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient use of electrical/hand tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pipe types and joints (butt welded, socket welded, threaded, grooved, glued, fused).
• Read isometrics, measure, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes and fittings by welding and threading.
• Position materials and secure workpieces during installation per plans/specs.
• Inspect work for contract compliance and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Rigging

Reading Isometrics

Measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pipe Threaders

Beveling Machines

Cut-off Grinders

Magnetic Drills

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.

Requisition ID: 188391

Position Summary

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

Experience Level

Skilled

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.