Sr. Pipefitter (El Dorado, KS) - Austin

Austin Industries; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled individual to join their team in maintaining and installing vital pipe systems across various sectors. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to ensure the efficiency and safety of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. With over 60 years of excellence, this company provides an opportunity to work with innovative technology and a collaborative team of employee-owners. If you are passionate about hands-on work and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industrial sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Journeyman level experience required.
• Valid Driver's License is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related equipment.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using various tools.
• Inspect work sites and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Pipe installation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Blueprint reading

Education

Journeyman certification

Tools

Cutting torches

Pipe threaders

Wrenches

Motorized pumps

Job description

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

This person will be able to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Certifications/ Licenses: Valid Driver's License.

Experience: 5+ years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.