Industrial Refrigeration Pipe Welder — TIG & Brazing Expert

Paylocity; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits on Day 1

Employer matched 401(k) savings plan

Weekly paycheck

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Learning & Development programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RC&E in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder to join our industrial refrigeration construction team. This role focuses on fabrication, fit-up, welding, brazing, installation, and repair of carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper piping systems used in ammonia refrigeration facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong welding skills, safety commitment, and the ability to produce high-quality work in accordance with project specifications, codes, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless-steel piping with GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick).
• Experience brazing copper refrigeration piping systems.
• Industrial refrigeration experience preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• Ability to read piping drawings and isometrics.
• Ability to operate welding and fabrication tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Weld, fabricate, and install carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems for industrial refrigeration applications.
• Braze copper piping and tubing systems using proper brazing techniques.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, spool drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Perform pipe fit-up, alignment, layout, and assembly of piping systems and equipment connections.
• Prepare pipe and fittings for welding and brazing, ensuring proper bevels, cleanliness, and joint preparation.
• Perform GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), and other approved welding processes per welding procedures.
• Produce high-quality welds meeting code requirements and company quality standards.
• Install pipe supports, hangers, anchors, and related piping components.
• Operate grinders, cutting equipment, and other hand tools.
• Direct and assist helpers in material prep, fit-up, and installation activities.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with drawings, specs, and quality requirements.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Safety awareness

Independent work / teamwork

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

GTAW (TIG) welding

SMAW (Stick) welding

Copper brazing

Pipe fit-up tools

Job description

RC&E in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder to join our industrial refrigeration construction team. This role focuses on fabrication, fit-up, welding, brazing, installation, and repair of carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper piping systems used in ammonia refrigeration facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong welding skills, safety commitment, and the ability to produce high-quality work in accordance with project specifications, codes, and company standards.