Pipefitter - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Careers•Channelview, TX

21h

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains 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. The role requires working safely and meeting quality and productivity expectations. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
Be able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
Have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
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 effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, 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 using hand and power tools and following specifications.
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.