Pipefitter

Skilled Trades

Burleson, TX Contract Aug 6, 2026

Pipefitter Department: Construction / Piping

Location: Burleson, Texas (on-site)

Role Type: Full-Time

About Our Client Our client is a growing mechanical construction and industrial piping contractor serving commercial, industrial, and process facility projects across the region. With a strong focus on quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety, the company works on carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems for a variety of clients. Team members can expect a fast-paced, production-oriented environment that values accuracy, efficiency, and hands-on leadership in the field.

Job Description We are seeking experienced Pipefitters to safely and accurately fit carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems while maintaining an efficient workflow for multiple welders and a helper. In this role, you'll measure, lay out, cut, bevel, and fit pipe to keep two to three welders continuously supplied with prepared work, while directing a helper through daily preparation and material-handling tasks. This position plays a key role in keeping the crew's production on schedule, and success in the role depends on strong organizational skills, technical accuracy, and the ability to lead a small crew's daily workflow. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a production-focused team setting and takes pride in precise, efficient pipefitting work.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Measure, lay out, cut, bevel, fit, and prepare piping for welding
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, measurements, and job requirements
• Fit carbon steel and stainless steel piping accurately
• Maintain enough prepared work to keep two to three welders productive
• Direct and keep a helper consistently engaged in preparation and material-handling activities
• Coordinate with welders to ensure fittings and joints are properly aligned and ready for welding
• Verify measurements, elevations, angles, and pipe orientation before welding begins
• Assist with material organization, preparation, and workflow planning
• Follow required inspection hold points and quality-control procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements

Required Experience/Skills

• Minimum of two years of pipefitting experience
• Demonstrated ability to fit piping accurately and efficiently
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel piping
• Ability to read construction drawings, measurements, and pipefitting specifications
• Ability to organize work and keep multiple welders supplied with prepared fittings
• Ability to lead and coordinate the daily activities of a helper
• Strong understanding of pipe measurements, offsets, angles, and alignment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production-focused team

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience leading or mentoring a helper or junior crew member
• Experience on large-scale industrial or commercial piping projects
• Familiarity with inspection hold point and QC procedures on process piping jobs

Education No formal education requirement specified; relevant field experience and demonstrated skill will be prioritized.

Testing Requirements Candidates must successfully complete a written pipefitting test. Candidates will be evaluated on experience, technical knowledge, accuracy, and overall test performance. Final employment offer and pay rate will be determined based on experience, demonstrated skill level, and test results.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Pay Range: $34–$38 per hour, based on experience and skill level
• Primarily local work in the Burleson, Texas area

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