Pipefitter Fabricator (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial

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 our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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, 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, following specifications and 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 to ensure that 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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience
• NCCER and DL certifications/licenses
• No minimum education requirements

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties
• May require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds
• May require working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces
• 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
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment