Pipefitter Helper - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin-Industrial; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in the United States is seeking a Pipefitter Helper to assist pipefitters and fabricators in laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

The role requires 6+ months of industrial experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to safety procedures; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and understand that Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Cuts or drills holes in walls to permit passage of pipes, using pneumatic drill.
• Selects specific type and size of pipe.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets to hold pipe.
• Assists Pipefitter to install valves, couplings, and other fittings.
• May disassemble and remove damaged pipe.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Skills

Pipefitting assistance

Industrial setting experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Pipe threaders

Cutting torches

Pipe benders

Pneumatic drill

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: PIPEF034299

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

This person will assist pipefitters and pipe fabricators to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Cuts or drills holes in walls to permit passage of pipes, using pneumatic drill.
• Selects specific type and size of pipe.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets to hold pipe.
• Assists Pipefitter to install valves, couplings, and other fittings.
• May disassemble and remove damage or worn pipe.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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