Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder

TDIndustries, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder in Texas to assemble, install, weld, repair, and test piping systems for commercial and industrial construction projects.

Candidates should have 4+ years of pipefitting and welding experience, a 6G certification or ability to test, and experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

The role requires reading blueprints, fabricating systems, and mentoring apprentices while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of pipefitting and welding experience in construction or industrial environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required; trade or craft training preferred.
• 6G Pipe Welding Certification (or ability to test and pass) required.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Relevant equipment certifications required.
• Experience operating construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, forklifts)

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to plan work and installation sequences.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and weld piping systems for heating, cooling, gas, steam, and industrial processing systems.
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, arc, and other welding methods.
• Test piping systems (air/water) to identify leaks and ensure proper functionality.
• Mentor and assist apprentices and junior team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; follow all PPE and safety protocols.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade or craft training preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder is responsible for assembling, installing, welding, repairing, and testing piping systems in accordance with project specifications and applicable building codes. This role works under the direction of a leadman, foreman, or supervisor and plays a key role in supporting commercial and industrial construction projects.

Essential Duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to plan work and installation sequences
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and weld piping systems for:
  • Heating, cooling, gas, steam, and industrial processing systems
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, arc, and other welding methods
• Select appropriate pipe materials and sizes based on specifications and system requirements
• Lay out, position, align, and install pipes, valves, fittings, and hangers
• Cut, thread, brazes, weld, and groove piping using hand and power tools
• Measure, mark, and cut openings in walls and floors for pipe installation
• Install sleeves and penetrations; assist with excavation and backfilling as needed
• Test piping systems (air/water) to identify leaks and ensure proper functionality
• Inspect job sites for installation challenges and report issues to leadership
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; follow all PPE and safety protocols
• Support safety initiatives, including pre-task planning
• Mentor and assist apprentices and junior team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of pipefitting and welding experience in construction or industrial environments
• High School Diploma or GED required; trade or craft training preferred
• 6G Pipe Welding Certification (or ability to test and pass) required
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Relevant equipment certifications required
• Experience operating construction equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, forklifts)

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

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.