Pipe Fitter

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

The Pipe Fitter fits piping and/or structural components using supplied drawings or field-verified dimensions while following Acadian or customer welding procedure requirements. The role requires productive work, clear communication with assigned helpers and welders, and professional working relationships. The fitter is accountable for workmanship quality and productivity.

The position also emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, quality, and leadership. The employee is expected to follow HSE policies and customer requirements, support proactive safety processes, communicate safety goals, and coach and mentor others in support of an incident-free workplace.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in piping, vessel, and packaged equipment fabrication.
• Strong understanding of material take-offs, pipe and beam cutting procedures, and equipment utilization.
• Attention to detail and adherence to project and drawing specifications.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to guide helpers and support project success.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs from drawings to determine required cut lengths.
• Operate pipe or beam cutting machines, or use beveling machines when cutting machines are unavailable; coordinate personnel assignments or provide a cut list with the Shop Foreman as needed.
• Communicate with helpers to ensure appropriate materials and equipment are prepared for each task.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts securely in position for welding.
• Verify that pipes, structural components, and fittings match drawing specifications, including size, rating, grade, project number, and phase; report discrepancies to the Shop Foreman.
• Confirm measurements and ensure components are square and level before releasing them to the welder.
• Record pre-weld dimensions on fitter drawings for accuracy and quality control.
• Transfer heat numbers to drawings and cut sheets when complete and submit them to the Shop Foreman.
• Ensure fabricated items are tagged with the correct job number, customer name, and piece number.
• Transfer heat numbers and job numbers to material drop-offs and coordinate inventory or storage movement with the Shop Foreman.
• Maintain punctual attendance and consistently follow the work schedule.
• Inspect equipment daily, including torches, torch hoses, grinders, levels, and tapes, to ensure it functions properly and safely.
• Keep the work area clean and safe, including sweeping and tidying as needed.
• Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) before each task.
• Maintain a positive customer-service attitude and represent ACI professionally.
• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate Acadian F.I.R.S.T. values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes, including JSA, Time Out, and TEAM BBS Observations.
• Follow HSE Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Take personal accountability for HSE results and communicate goals through direct reports while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to improve coaching and mentoring effectiveness and support successful HSE program implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED