Pipefitter (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial - Per Diem Paid

About the role

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for a 2‑day outage in Loudon, TN. The role involves laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for various industrial processes.

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 saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work at heights with no fear, capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment including rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with a minimum of 3 years of pipefitting experience.

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 3‑5 years of journeyman‑level experience required.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screening, and background check as conditions of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to