Combo Welder/Pipefitter (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Taylor, TX

21h

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a full-time Combo Welder/Pipefitter for work in Taylor, Texas. The position works 40 hours per week, with a shift assigned upon hire that may change based on business needs. There is no per diem or relocation funding. The role joins metal parts, including pipe and metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. It also lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for industrial systems, including steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and sprinkling systems. The position requires industrial pipefitting and welding experience, including FCAW and TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as extensive knowledge of Poly Pro/PVDF piping and welding. The employee must be able to read prints, diagnose piping issues, correct them in the field, prioritize tasks, adapt to changing needs, and work with little to no supervision on new projects or assignments. The role also involves computer-based data entry, documentation, analysis, task management, issue tracking, and communication using Microsoft Office, enterprise CMMS software, and Confluence. Work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, heat, and humidity. The employee may work in a clean room or tight-fitting FAB environment and may be required to support or work shifts in a 24x7 manufacturing environment. A pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are conditions of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Must be a Journeyman Pipefitter with industrial experience.
Typically requires 5 or more years of experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to operate necessary tools and equipment.
Extensive knowledge of Poly Pro/PVDF piping and welding.
Ability to read and understand prints.
Ability to diagnose piping issues and correct them in the field.
Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt, and work with little to no supervision.
Good understanding of equipment and processes.
Effective communication skills with customers and supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, and ability to learn new office applications quickly.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS software and Confluence is required.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Join metal parts, including pipe and metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions using heat or electric arc-welding equipment.
Weld structures and pipe using FCAW and TIG processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, or welding equipment, as directed.
Read and understand prints.
Diagnose piping issues and correct them in the field.
Prioritize daily tasks and work with little to no supervision on new projects or assignments.
Use computers and office applications for data entry, documentation, analysis, internal communication, task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.
Support or work assigned shifts, potentially within a 24x7 manufacturing environment.