Pipe Fabricator - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the United States. The Pipe Fabricator 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, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to perform the physical activities required for the role, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, and benders.
Lay out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment according to blueprints.
Read and interpret blueprints and product specifications to determine required equipment and tools.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures 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, 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 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 ensure holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
Perform other duties as assigned.