Pipe fitter

HireQuest Direct; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HireQuest Direct project site in Texas seeks skilled pipefitters to read blueprints and piping plans, measure, cut, thread, and groove pipe, and install piping components on active construction sites.

Candidates should be proficient with hand and power tools, pipe machines, levels, and measuring equipment, ensuring accurate elevations and dimensions and working safely with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and piping plans.
• Measuring and cutting pipe to specified dimensions.
• Threading and grooving pipe for proper fit.
• Laying out pipe runs with elevations and dimensions.
• Installing fittings, valves, flanges, and related components.
• Understanding different pipe types and sizes.
• Using hand and power tools and pipe machines safely.
• Working safely on a construction site and following procedures.
• Ability to work independently on tasks.

Skills

Reading blueprints and piping plans

Measuring and cutting pipe

Threading and grooving pipe

Laying out pipe runs with elevations

Installing fittings, valves, flanges

Understanding pipe types and sizes

Using hand and power tools

Working safely on construction site

Working independently

Tools

Pipe machines

Levels and measuring equipment

Job description

Qualified candidates should be comfortable with:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, isometric drawings, and piping plans
• Measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and fitting pipe
• Properly laying out pipe runs and determining elevations and dimensions
• Installing and assembling pipe, fittings, valves, flanges, and related components
• Understanding different types and sizes of pipe and fittings
• Using hand tools, power tools, pipe machines, levels, and measuring equipment
• Aligning and fitting pipe accurately before welding or connecting
• Working with flanged, threaded, grooved, and welded piping systems
• Following project specifications and installation procedures
• Working safely around heavy equipment and an active construction site
• Working independently as well…