Job Title: Pipefitter

Job Description

The Pipefitter is responsible for tack-welding, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining metal piping systems in accordance with blueprints, schematics, and project specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience interpreting technical drawings, excellent attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform butt weld, socket weld, and threaded pipe fabrication.
• Select appropriate pipe types, sizes, fittings, and materials based on project specifications.
• Inspect systems for proper alignment, leaks, and mechanical integrity.
• Modify, clean, and maintain piping systems and related equipment per job specifications.
• Safely operate rigging equipment such as chain hoists, come-alongs, and jacks to position piping.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other trades to ensure on-time project execution.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety codes, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including assembly work.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial pipe fitting experience.
• Ability to assemble and install pipes, fittings, supports, hangers, valves, and other piping components (e.g., iron, steel, specialty metals).
• 5+ years of reading and interpreting blueprints, isometric drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams (P&IDs) to determine pipe layout and installation sequence.
• Ability to measure, mark, cut, thread, bend, and weld or solder piping systems using saws, torches, pipe cutters, and threaders.
• Experience installing brackets, hangers, and clamps to support piping and reduce stress or vibration.
• Ability to plan and lay out full-scale pipe systems and calculate offsets and cuts for precise fabrication.

Why Work Here?

Once employed directly, you will receive comprehensive company benefits along with paid time off (PTO) and sick leave. There is also the opportunity for a raise upon being brought on as a direct employee.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration with engineers, project managers, and other trades. Safety is prioritized, with adherence to applicable safety codes, procedures, and best practices being essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 77032.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.