Pipefitter - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

About the role

Austin Industrial Pipefitters lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures (e.g., 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.
• Work with materials including Stainless, Carbon, PVC, PVD, and PVDF.
• Select pipe sizes and types, along with 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 following specifications 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 a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position).
• Valid Driver’s License and OSHA 10 certification.
• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401K plan.
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP).

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Learn more about Austin Industrial.