Journeyman Pipefitter – Construction

TDIndustries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and plumbing company in Houston is seeking an experienced pipefitter to join their dynamic team. The role requires over 4 years of pipefitting experience and involves reading contract drawings, installing piping systems, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with technical training preferred. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative work environment focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction pipefitting experience.
• OSHA training preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical or trade school training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Install and support HVAC-related piping systems.
• Perform material takeoffs and assist with staging materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Construction pipefitting experience

Ability to operate scissor lifts

Ability to operate aerial lifts

Ability to operate forklifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or trade school training

Tools

Mechanical connections

ProPress

Soldering tools

Brazing tools

Pipe fabrication equipment

Job description

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.

• Read and interpret contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and isometric plans to plan installation sequences and material needs.
• Lay out, fit, and install pipe, offsets, bends, radiuses, hangers, valves, and fittings.
• Assemble piping systems using mechanical connections, flanges, ProPress, soldering, brazing, grooving, threading, fusion welding, and tack welding (as applicable).
• Cut, bevel, ream, groove, thread, and prep piping materials using hand tools, power tools, torches, and pipe fabrication equipment.
• Perform material takeoffs and assist with proper staging and coordination of materials.
• Install sleeves, leave‑outs, roof and wall penetrations.
• Perform pipe testing, flushing, and inspections per project requirements (water, air, hydrostatic).
• Support installation and maintenance of HVAC‑related piping systems, including refrigeration and condenser piping.
• Coordinate work with other trades and assist plumbers, pipefitter/welders, HVAC, or sheet metal teams when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all company, jobsite, and OSHA safety policies.
• Participate in Pre‑Task Safety Planning (PTSP), toolbox talks, and 6S safety practices.
• Provide informal guidance and support to apprentices or less experienced pipefitters.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on project needs.
• 4+ years of construction pipefitting experience.
• OSHA training preferred.
• Ability to operate scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklifts (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical or trade school training preferred.