Pipe Helper

TIC - Orange, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Orange, TX

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About the position

The Pipe Helper TIC position is an entry-level role designed to assist skilled craftspersons in various supportive duties within a construction or industrial environment. The role involves learning and performing tasks related to piping installation, fabrication, and maintenance under immediate supervision, with responsibilities that may vary based on experience and assigned job step.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read isometric drawings, take measurements, and fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assist skilled craftsman to align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products for welding.
• Assist with the assembly and securing of pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation, and install all other items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
• Learn to distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
• Assist with hydro testing piping systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.