Piping Installer Apprentice: Hands-On Fabrication & Assembly

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, Texas, seeks an entry-level pipefitter helper to learn to read isometric drawings, fabricate and install piping, and assist skilled craftsmen in welding and securing components per plans.

You will learn to distinguish metal thickness, handle rigging safely, and operate tools such as beveling machines, grinders, torches, drills, and a Saw-Zall on-site in varying weather conditions. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in a craft discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assist with assembly and securing of pipes, tubes, fittings, and equipment by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation per plans and specs.
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Learn to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, Texas, seeks an entry-level pipefitter helper to learn to read isometric drawings, fabricate and install piping, and assist skilled craftsmen in welding and securing components per plans.

You will learn to distinguish metal thickness, handle rigging safely, and operate tools such as beveling machines, grinders, torches, drills, and a Saw-Zall on-site in varying weather conditions. Training and safety are emphasized.