Plumber (Experienced)
General Description of Position
Build a Career, One Modified Shipping Container at a Time
Falcon Structures is transforming how businesses approach their challenges through versatile, container-based solutions. From workspaces and living spaces that support and empower the workforce to critical equipment enclosures that contribute to large-scale projects, our products are designed to solve meaningful challenges across many industries. If you’re a skilled tradesperson driven to put your expertise to work on innovative projects, this role is for you.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Plumber to join our production team. In this role, you will perform plumbing work required in the modification of shipping container-based structures. You may also assist with carpentry, welding, electrical tasks, or general clean-up as part of our team-based approach. In addition, you may serve as an Assistant Team Lead, supporting and coaching less experienced team members.
Why This Role Matters
Plumbing is essential to ensuring our container-based structures are functional, safe, and reliable. Your skills will directly impact the quality and performance of our products, from restrooms and living quarters to technical enclosures and workspaces. By ensuring systems are installed to the highest standards, you will contribute to the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our customers.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Falcon Structures, our work is anything but ordinary. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills to unique and remarkable products that solve real-world challenges. Our work culture is built on openness, collaboration, and trust, creating an environment where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and proud to be part of our team.
Work Schedule
Standard shift hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM, with overtime regularly required and occasional weekend assignments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Install pipes and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and other equipment for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids.
- Install supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.
- Assemble fittings and valves for installation.
- Modify length of pipes, fixtures, and plumbing materials as needed.
- Use saws, pipe cutters, and other tools as required.
- Install water heaters and other plumbing-related systems.
- Collaborate with others on plumbing installations.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks and operational issues.
- Analyze problems, identify solutions, and select appropriate tools and materials.
- Follow Falcon Structures’ policies, health and safety standards, and comply with applicable codes.
- Attend monthly safety classes.
- Accurately charge time to the correct projects.
- Instruct and coach less experienced plumbers.
- Assist team lead as needed.
Skills & Abilities
- 4–6 years of plumbing experience.
- Strong understanding of water distribution and disposal systems, preferably in modular structures.
- Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and plumbing-related appliances.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
- Proficiency with plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, cutters, plungers, etc.).
- Knowledge of different pipe types and fixtures, including PVC and cast iron.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented, friendly, and collaborative.
- Critical thinker with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Safety-conscious, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Physically capable of performing manual labor in awkward spaces.
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About Falcon Structures
Falcon Structures has pioneered the use of shipping container-based buildings since 2003, and although we are a small company, we have become one of the largest container modifiers in the country.
Beyond the novelty of working with shipping containers, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate in a company with huge growth goals. Falcon is a place where you will actively contribute. Your voice will be heard and valued at every level of the business.
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We’re located close to Austin, but away from the congestion; you can avoid I-35 and the need to pay for parking. We work with impressive customers including all branches of the military, oil and gas, aerospace, real estate, sports facilities, and more.
Falcon Structures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Are you an enthusiastic, hardworking individual, ready to make a difference at Falcon Structures? Be a part of something unique. Apply today.