Pipefitter - Austin Industrial - (Pasadena, TX)

Overview

Install, maintain, and repair industrial pipe systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• pipe cutting
• pipe threading
• system installation
• valve operation
• pump operation
• coating dip

Tasks

-Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders. -Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools. -Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. -Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems. -Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness. -Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action. -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. -Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. -Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading. -Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors. -Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.

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About Austin Industries

-Grew from a family-run bridge builder into three specialized divisions—bridge & road, commercial, and industrial construction. -Tackles complex infrastructure: highways, bridges, oil‑and‑gas facilities, airports, and large‑scale commercial campuses. -Its industrial arm leads maintenance, turnarounds, and soft‑craft services for petrochemical, power, and manufacturing plants. -Commercial projects span aviation terminals, hotels, universities, sports venues, and semiconductor fabs. -Standing out with award‑winning safety performance and in‑house fabrication capabilities. -Combines deep legacy in civil engineering with modern, integrated construction and maintenance solutions.

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