Piping Installation Apprentice

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking entry-level personnel to assist skilled craftspersons in piping fabrication and installation in Abilene, TX. You will work under supervision with responsibilities that vary by experience and job step.

Expect to learn to read isometric drawings, measure, lay out, and secure piping components, while handling tools and equipment used in welding and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and relay written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist craftsmen to align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assist with assembling and securing pipes, tubes and fittings per specs by welding and threading.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation per plans and specs.
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Operate 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

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking entry-level personnel to assist skilled craftspersons in piping fabrication and installation in Abilene, TX. You will work under supervision with responsibilities that vary by experience and job step.

Expect to learn to read isometric drawings, measure, lay out, and secure piping components, while handling tools and equipment used in welding and testing.