Pipe Fitter

ResourceMFG; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ResourceMFG is seeking an experienced pipefitter/welder in Texas to read blueprints and lay out pipe routes. You will measure, cut, thread, bend, and bevel pipes, and perform welding using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW. You will install hangers and test systems for leaks, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.1/B31.3.

Physical work includes lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness, with experience in reading engineering drawings and a

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with pipe welding and threading.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces or at heights.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, 3D models, and schematics to plan pipe routes.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and bevel pipes made of steel, copper, plastic, or exotic alloys.
• Weld and join pipes using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW or mechanical/cemented joints.
• Install pipe hangers, brackets, and support equipment.
• Pressure-test completed systems and ensure ASME code compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe welding

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, 3D models, and schematics to plan pipe routes and layouts.
• Material Preparation: Measure, cut, thread, bend, and bevel pipes made of steel, copper, plastic, or exotic alloys using specialized tools and torches.
• Assembly & Joining: Connect pipe sections and fittings via welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW), soldering, brazing, threading, or mechanical/cemented joints.
• Support & Rigging: Install structural pipe hangers, brackets, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment using hoists and lifting gear.
• Testing & Inspection: Pressure-test completed systems to check for leaks, defects, or malfunctions and ensure compliance with ASME codes (such as B31.1 and B31.3).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in pipe welding/threading, and literacy in engineering blueprints.
• Safety & Codes: Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE), and industrial piping standards.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or more), work in confined spaces or at heights, and stand for long shifts.

Ability to read blueprints