Pipefitter - Austin Industrial (Victoria, TX)

Austin Careers•Victoria, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Pipefitter to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. The role involves working in industrial and construction environments and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification.
WIC Card.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Able to meet the visual, hearing, communication, and motor skill requirements needed to safely perform job responsibilities.
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 in a fast-paced work environment.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must perform job duties while maintaining a 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.
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 layouts, installations, and repairs according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, including 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 to 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 a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
Perform other duties as assigned.