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Form of workPosition: Pipefitter
Location: Houston, TX
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams’ hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, fits and assembles structural frameworks and housings from materials, such as angle iron, I-beams, and plate steel, using hand tools and welding equipment and following blueprint specifications.
Essential Functions:
- Examines blueprints and materials list to obtain parts specifications
- Tack-welds scrap metal to outline to provide jig for assembly
- Position parts in jig and files, chisels, and grinds parts, as indicated, to fit them together
- Builds skids for rented industrial compressors and blowers
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- May heat parts with acetylene torch and bend them in vice, on anvil or around stakes mounted in table
- Periodically compares dimensions of assembly to blueprint specifications, using square, rule and calipers
- May anneal parts with acetylene torch to remove stresses of welding
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated skills to include, yet not limited to: equipment selection, equipment maintenance, operation monitoring, quality control analysis, active listening, and reading comprehension
- Ability to demonstrate arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, trunk strength, finger dexterity, problem sensitivity and performance of general physical activities
- Work styles should demonstrate consistency and effectiveness with attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, self-control, persistence and initiative
Training/Education and/or Special Qualifications:
- An appropriate mix of education and experience which would allow the employee to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above; and at least 2 years of experience directly related to the essential functions as specified.
Physical Requirements and/or Working Environment:
- Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
- Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 60%) of job.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
About OTC Industrial Technologies:
OTC is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. Our award-winning team is the market leader offering engineered solutions, technical solutions, and aftermarket field support across a variety of industries including:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Power Generation
- Mining & Aggregate,
- Medical
- Food & Beverage
- Chemical Processing and many more
We are proud to serve such well-known companies such as Toyota, Dupont, Dow, BP, GE, Pitney Bowes, Honeywell, Delphi, Ford, Timken, Bayer, and Freeport-McMoran.
We employ over 1,600 employees in more than 57 locations … and growing! The OTC team includes industry leading organizations that include OTP Industrial Solutions, Furey Filter and Pump, JCI, IPEG, Keller Electrical, Laron, Buckeye Pumps, PK Controls, Ohlheiser, Air Technologies, Midway, Contrast, FACT, Tape, etc.. Our size and strength give us the resources to drive continuous improvement, while local decision-making enables the agility to quickly meet our client’s unique needs.
Position Statement:
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
Perks of Working with OTC Industrial Technologies:
As part of the OTC family, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan – Additionally, we offer paid time off, short-and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition assistance, and Employee Assistance Program. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
