Pipefitter Journeyman

Tic Inc; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Inc in Mississippi is seeking skilled pipefitters to install, assemble and align piping systems on industrial sites. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to plans, and efficient fabrication and installation of piping assemblies.

Ideal candidates will read isometrics, measure accurately, and operate a range of tools from beveling machines to torches. Expect physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and on-site overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of construction pipe systems.
• Ability to read and follow plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of various pipe types and systems.
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt, and clamp components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation per plans and specs.
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate tools including beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; determine time, costs, resources or materials for a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Skills

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

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

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, and background check

Work Setting & Job 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

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.