Instrument Fitter

Taurus Industrial Group • Deer Park, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Fitter must have the basic skills to fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping. These skills also include installation of instruments and supports.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• 1 year of training as an instrument helper.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• TWIC required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License with minimal infractions.
• The employee must be able to use standard and/or metric rule to measure.
• Demonstrate ability to use basic math calculations for measuring and cutting pipes accurately.
• Accurately follow instructions.
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, ISO’s or other drawings. Recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application.
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job.
• Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to install supports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic and pneumatic instruments.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand literature that is supplied by vendors to install site specific equipment.
• Teach others when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED