Journeyman - PIPE/WELDER

Journeyman - PIPE / WELDER

Job Locations US-TX-Austin

Req Number

2024-9826

Category

Construction

Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Summary

Responsible for setting up equipment and weld parts using arc, submerged arc, gas-shielded arc, mig and tig machines. Handles the layout, assembly, installation and repair of plumbing systems.

Installs these systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, piping systems, fixtures and equipment for heating, cooling, gas, steam, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Company Overview

Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance.

For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.

Our employees, whom we call "Partners" are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Essential Duties

Sets up equipment and welding parts using arc, submerged arc, gas-shielded arc, mig and tig machines. Helps plumbers, pipefitter / welders, sheet metal workers or HVAC workers as needed.

Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of building plans / working drawings.

Meets and maintains quality and production standards for all work product.

• Studies specifications, building plans and shop drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation.
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
• Maintains the work area in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations (should support implementation of 6S).

Maintains required personal tools, and properly uses all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

Inspects the structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of the structure resulting from the installation of pipe.

Lays out and marks position of pipe and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, level, square and laser.

Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and fittings using hand and power tools. Installs sleeves and leave outs for roof and wall penetrations.

Helps excavate, backfill and tamp ditches using shovels, picks and tampers.

• Helps cut, ream, solder, braze, fuse, solvent weld, groove, thread pipe and pressfittings using measuring tools, pipe cutters, torches, beveling machines, reamers, bolts, screws, fittings, alloys, gaskets, solvent cement, fusing machine, groove and pipe-threading machines.
• Lays-out, positions, aligns, fits, tack-welds, assembles and installs valves, hangers, pipe and fittings composed of metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper and nonmetals such as fiberglass and plastic using hand tools, roustabouts, grasshoppers, come-alongs, chin falls and power tools.

Bends pipe by hand or with a pipe-bending machine. Fills pipe systems with water or air to determine system leaks. Installs, maintains and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems including compressors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping and similar mechanical accessories.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required

Must be certified (6G Pipe) to weld using material types such as carbon steel, stainless and aluminum (Level II).

4+ years of experience as as Pipefitter / Welder Journeyman preferred.

Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, fork lifts, etc.

TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

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