Plumber

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Plumber with strong experience in commercial plumbing and pump systems. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, fittings, and associated equipment while adhering to plumbing codes and OSHA standards.

You will troubleshoot complex plumbing fixtures, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. The position requires safety awareness and the ability to work across multiple shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of plumbing experience.
• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Active Journeyman license.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade.
• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees.
• Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane.
• Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on pumps and related equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Install pressure vessels to OSHA certification standards.
• Manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain/repair all facility plumbing systems.
• Perform hands-on shop work and on-site pump service and repair.
• Coordinate with other departments for pump troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure materials meet manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly and repair, including quality checks.
• Perform failure assessments and report findings to supervisor.
• Conduct safety observations and inspections daily.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Journeyman license

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Fork lift

Scissor lift

Pallet jack

Overhead crane

Job description

PLUMBER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install various pressure vessels to occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) certification standards
• Keep track of several projects progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies
• Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility related plumbing systems
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps, and other mechanical equipment
• Interface with other departments personnel to perform hands‑on shop and/or on‑site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with commercial building codes
• Active Journeyman license
• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade
• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees
• Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane
• Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
• Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions
• Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations
• Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment
• Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self‑starter
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web‑based service literature and programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, or confined spaces)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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