Pipefitters

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking experienced Fab Shop Pipefitters for a long-term fabrication shop project in the Dallas area (Northlake, TX). The role runs from November 2026 into early 2028 with a 60-hour workweek and per diem for qualified travelers. Pay is $40/hour with overtime at $60/hour and double time at $80/hour.

Per diem is $140/day, seven days a week when scheduled hours apply. Start date is November 2, 2026, duration through February 2028.

Qualifications

• Pipefitting experience with carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Fab shop experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and prints on your own.
• Solid layout, measuring, and fit-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping drawings, isometrics, and fabrication prints.
• Fit and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems.
• Measure, lay out, and cut pipe to specification.
• Assemble prefabricated pipe spools while holding proper dimensions and fit-up.
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other components.
• Make sure assemblies are plumb, level, and square and ready for welding.
• Check your work against the drawings before it leaves your station.
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Pipefitting

Read drawings & prints

Layout & fit-up

Carbon steel & stainless steel

Fab shop experience

Tools: tape measure, levels, squares

Tools

Tape measures

Levels

Squares

Piping tools

Job description

Fab Shop Pipefitters | Per Diem | Northlake, TX (Dallas Area)

Proven Construction Pros: Kodiak is hiring experienced Pipefitters for a long-term fabrication shop project in the Dallas area. This is steady shop work that runs from November 2026 into early 2028, with 60 hours a week and per diem for qualified travelers.

Job Details

Pay: $40/hour

Job Description

Proven Construction Pros: Kodiak is hiring experienced Pipefitters for a long-term fabrication shop project in the Dallas area. This is steady shop work that runs from November 2026 into early 2028, with 60 hours a week and per diem for qualified travelers.

Pay: $40/hour

Overtime: $60/hour | Double time: $80/hour

Per diem: $140/day, paid 7 days a week when all scheduled hours are worked

Schedule: 6 days/week, 60 hours/week

Start date: November 2, 2026

Duration: Through February 2028 (15+ months)

Local and traveling pipefitters are welcome to apply.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret piping drawings, isometrics, and fabrication prints
• Fit and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems
• Measure, lay out, and cut pipe to specification
• Assemble prefabricated pipe spools while holding proper dimensions and fit-up
• Install and align flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other components
• Make sure assemblies are plumb, level, and square and ready for welding
• Check your work against the drawings before it leaves your station
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized work area

What You Need

• Pipefitting experience with carbon steel and stainless steel
• Fab shop experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read drawings and prints on your own
• Solid layout, measuring, and fit-up skills
• Comfortable with tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a 6-day, 60-hour schedule