Journeyman Pipefitter

TDIndustries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries in Houston is seeking an experienced Plumbing Pipefitter responsible for layout, assembly, installation and repair of complex plumbing systems. Work includes piping for heating, cooling, gas, steam, and industrial processing, following building codes and specifications.

You will analyze plans, plan installation sequences, and coordinate with trades to ensure safe, efficient completion. Requires 4+ years as a Journeyman and ability to operate lifts and related equipment, with a high

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4+ years as a Pipefitter Journeyman preferred.
• Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklift.

Responsibilities

• Plan installation sequence by analyzing specifications and shop drawings.
• Keep work area clean and follow safety regulations (6S).
• Set up and operate welding and piping equipment as needed.
• Lay out pipe and passage holes using measuring tools and laser guidance.
• Install and repair piping systems including various metals and plastics.
• Install and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.

Tools

Scissor lifts

Aerial lifts

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the layout, assembly, installation and repair of plumbing systems. Installs these systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, piping systems, fixtures and equipment for heating, cooling, gas, steam, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Essential Duties

• Thoroughly analyze specifications, building plans, and shop drawings to identify necessary work aids and meticulously plan the installation sequence for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure the work area is consistently clean and organized, strictly adhering to safety regulations to uphold the principles of 6S. Regularly inspect and utilize personal tools, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and safety gear for a secure working environment.
• Sets up equipment and welding parts using arc, submerged arc, gas–shielded arc, MIG and TIG machines. Helps plumbers, pipefitters, welders, sheet metal workers, or HVAC workers as needed.
• Inspects the structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of the structure resulting from the installation of pipe. Lays out and marks position of pipe and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, level, square and laser.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and fittings using hand and power tools. Installs sleeves and openings for roof and wall penetrations. Helps excavate, backfill and tamp ditches using shovels, picks and tampers. Helps cut, ream, solder, braze, fuse, solvent weld, groove, thread pipe and press fittings using measuring tools, pipe cutters, torches, beveling machines, reamers, bolts, screws, fittings, alloys, gaskets, solvent cement, fusing machine, groove and pipe‑threading machines.
• Lays‑out, positions, aligns, fits, tack‑welds, assembles and installs valves, hangers, pipe and fittings composed of metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper and nonmetals such as fiberglass and plastic using hand tools, roustabouts, grasshoppers, come‑alonges, chin falls and power tools. Bends pipe by hand or with a pipe‑bending machine. Fills pipe systems with water or air to determine system leaks. Installs, maintains and repairs air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems including compressors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping and similar mechanical accessories.

Minimum Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

4+ years as a Pipefitter Journeyman preferred.

Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklift, etc.