Pipefitter/Ironworker - Austin Industrial (Houston, TX)

Rate: $36 USD per hour Description 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. To learn more about us, visit Pipefitter/Ironworker This person will be able to 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. Also performs duties to raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and 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, 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. Read blueprints and select required material for construction. Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. Fasten steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope. Guide structure being lifted into proper position and align rivet holes with corresponding holes. Drive drift pins through rivet holes. May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place. Bolts aligned structures to keep them in position until permanently riveted, bolted or welded into place. Other duties as assigned. Applicants must be 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. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Qualifications Required for this Position Education: – no minimum education requirements. Experience: – 4 years of Journeyman‑level experience. Certifications / Licenses: NCCER, TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver’s License. Equal Opportunity Employer Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English ( and Spanish ( #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Industries