Fitter Helper

Port Arthur, TX
Full Time
Entry Level

Fitter Helper

USD: $15

Benefits:

  • 401 (k)
  • Group Health & Dental Plan
  • Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Holiday & Vacation Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  1. This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.  
  2. Assist pipe/structural/plate fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of structure/plate or pipe. 
  3. Clean and prepare construction/production site, shop, work area, and machines.  
  4. Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes, structure or plates. 
  5. Cut plate, structure or pipe and lift up to fitters. 
  6. Disassemble and remove damaged or worn structure, plate or pipe. 
  7. Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps as well as structure or plates, using hand tools. 
  8. Cut, thread and assemble new pipe, structure or plate placing the assembled pipe, structure or plate in hangers or other supports. 
  9. Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, structure or plate and set sleeves or inserts to provide support. 

Required Education & Experience: 

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent 
  2. Minimum one year pipe, structure or plate fitting helper experience. 

Working Conditions: 

  1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. 
  2. Must wear hearing, eye, and head proteciton. 
  3. Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. 
  4. Working with hot and sometimes hazarous materials. 
  5. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. 
  6. Confined spaces. 

Necessary Equipment Operation: 

  1. Cutting Torch 
  2. Squares 
  3. Levels 
  4. Hand and Power Tools 

Special Skills: 

  1. Ability to work under time and schedule pressures. 
  2. Perform basic mathematical functions. 
  3. Tack welding.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those regulations, policies and procedures. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel. 

 An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].

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