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Lock Tube Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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What is the difference between Lock Tube vs Pipe Fitter?

AspectLock TubePipe Fitter
CertificationsOften requires safety and welding certificationsRequires pipefitting licenses and welding certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, construction sitesRefineries, industrial plants, construction sites
Job ResponsibilitiesAssembling, installing, and securing lock tubes in machineryInstalling, repairing, and maintaining piping systems

Lock Tube technicians focus on installing and securing lock tubes in machinery, often requiring welding and safety certifications. Pipe Fitters work on installing and maintaining piping systems in industrial settings, with similar certification needs. While both roles involve working in industrial environments and require technical skills, Lock Tube specialists concentrate on lock tube components, whereas Pipe Fitters handle broader piping systems.

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Posted 21 days ago


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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team.As a member of the operations team, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Salary: $25- $30/hr DOE
Responsibilities
• Perform work duties provided by immediate Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
• Clean, assemble and test various valves and filters following written procedures and other appropriate documentation.
• Interpret assembly setup requirements from written procedures and successfully complete assembly.
• Interpret test system schematics and successfully construct test system by obtaining correct system components and fabrication of stainless-steel tubing, including cutting, bending and flaring.
• Interpret test setup requirements from written procedures and successfully test component.
• Perform testing using gases (Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and helium) and water.
• Perform testing at ambient temperatures as well as extreme cold and hot temperatures during thermal testing.
• Read and interpret test data and record neatly and accurately on appropriate data sheets.
• Recognize and report any out-of-family conditions or discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Maintain assembly and test setups in good working order.
Skills / Qualifications
• The technician must have a minimum of five (1) year experience in a similar work environment.
• Must be able to setup and operate tools required for assembly including, but not limited to, standard hand tools, load testing devices, micrometers, depth mics, calipers and microscopes.
• Technician must possess basic blueprint reading and comprehension skills.
• Must be able to setup and operate equipment required for testing including, but not limited to, multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, pressure, gauges and transducers, data recorders, load cells, and flowmeters.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic mathematic skills required to calculate simple formulas and conversions.
• Strong reasoning ability a must.
• Familiar with a P&ID schematic drawing and what it represents.
• Experience with tube bending, swage lock connections and AN Fittings
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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