Piping Fabrication Apprentice

TIC - The Industrial Company; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled tradespeople in fabricating and installing piping systems on a busy industrial site. You will learn to read isometric drawings, take precise measurements, and help prepare components under close supervision, building foundational skills.

You’ll use hand and power tools, align joints, bolt and clamp parts, and support hydro-testing and layout activities while following strict safety procedures.

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 knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assist with the assembly and securing of 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
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Learn to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC_Craft in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled tradespeople in fabricating and installing piping systems on a busy industrial site. You will learn to read isometric drawings, take precise measurements, and help prepare components under close supervision, building foundational skills.

You’ll use hand and power tools, align joints, bolt and clamp parts, and support hydro-testing and layout activities while following strict safety procedures.