Pipe Fitter

Aerotek; Texas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for a contract role. The candidate will read ship piping drawings and fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping in marine, nuclear, or petro/chemical environments.

Ideal applicants have five or more years as a First Class Pipefitter, strong hand-tool skills, and familiarity with Portsmouth Machine for end prep. This onsite position offers per diem and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years or more experience as a First Class Pipefitter.
• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.
• Proficient in using hand tools and Portsmouth Machine for end prep.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.
• End prep piping by hand or using Portsmouth Machine.
• Install pipe hangers.
• Read a ruler using inches and tenths.
• Prep and fit-up backing rings.
• Clean cut/break pipe with a grinder.
• Hand prep V bevels.
• Fabricate various details and assemblies from drawings.
• Bend pipe from templates and use a hand bender.

Skills

First Class Pipefitter

Read piping drawings

Carbon steel piping

CRES piping

Copper nickel piping

Portsmouth Machine

US Citizenship

Tools

Portsmouth Machine

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Pipefitter ; $35/hr + $140 Per Diem

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Pipefitter with extensive experience in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to interpret ship piping drawings and have proficiency in fitting carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Fit carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.
• End prep piping by hand or using Portsmouth Machine.
• Install pipe hangers.
• Read a ruler using inches and tenths.
• Prep and fit-up backing rings.
• Clean cut/break pipe with a grinder.
• Hand prep V bevels.
• Fabricate various details and assemblies from drawings.
• Bend pipe from templates and use a hand bender.

Essential Skills

• Five years or more experience as a First Class Pipefitter in marine, commercial nuclear, or petro/chemical industries.
• Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings.
• Experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping.
• Proficient in using hand tools and Portsmouth Machine for end prep.
• US Citizenship required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to lon