Percussion Instrument Repairers and Tuners jobs in Kingsport, TN

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description
Lay out, fit, cut, bend and assemble pipe systems, according to blueprints while performing the following duties in a safe and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Select correct pipe, elbows, flanges, hangers or supports, cut to correct length, thread pipe, bend pipe using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine and plan assembly.
• Lay out, assemble, position, grind, align and fit components together usually for hydraulic or pneumatic processes.
• Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
• Connect pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools by following specifications and blueprints.
• Increase pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
• Bolt, clamp and support components for welding.
• Make repairs or modifications by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and then reassembling the parts for the welder.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completed PF or Instrumentation course at a technical or trade school and 1 year experience or a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor and welder.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Instrument Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.