Becoming a pipefitter in Dallas, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, translating to about $1,183 per week. In Dallas, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is approximately $1,266, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Summary : Responsible for the layout, assembly, installation and repair of plumbing systems. Installs these systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, piping systems, fixtures and equipment for heating, cooling, gas, steam, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Company Overview: Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions. Our employees, whom we call “Partners” are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee. Essential Duties: • Studies specifications, building plans and shop drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation. • Maintains the work area in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations (should support implementation of 6S). Maintains required personal tools, and properly uses all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. • Sets up equipment and welding parts using arc, submerged arc, gas-shielded arc, mig and tig machines. Helps plumbers, pipefitter/welders, sheet metal workers or HVAC workers as needed. • Inspects the structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of the structure resulting from the installation of pipe. Lays out and marks position of pipe and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, level, square and laser. • Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and fittings using hand and power tools. Installs sleeves and leave outs for roof and wall penetrations. Helps excavate, backfill and tamp ditches using shovels, picks and tampers. Helps cut, ream, solder, braze, fuse, solvent weld, groove, thread pipe and pressfittings using measuring tools, pipe cutters, torches, beveling machines, reamers, bolts, screws, fittings, alloys, gaskets, solvent cement, fusing machine, groove and pipe-threading machines. • Lays-out, positions, aligns, fits, tack-welds, assembles and installs valves, hangers, pipe and fittings composed of metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper and nonmetals such as fiberglass and plastic using hand tools, roustabouts, grasshoppers, come-alongs, chin falls and power tools. Bends pipe by hand or with a pipe-bending machine. Fills pipe systems with water or air to determine system leaks. Installs, maintains and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems including compressors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping and similar mechanical accessories. Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Required. 4+ years as a Pipefitter Journeyman preferred. Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, fork lifts, etc. TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled
See More Details >>Ability to weld MIG, TIG and SMAW; Pipe fitting experience a must. Ability to weld various materials (Carbon pipe up to 6"; stainless pipe up to 6", structural steel); Ability to fabricate/cut raw material to dimension and weld to 1/8" tolerance, pipe fitting and/or assembly, grinding, drilling and layout; This position is full time and requires frequent travel. Candidate must possess a valid driver license eligible for obtaining auto insurance as well as pass a pre-employment background check and/or drug test. Candidate must posses and demonstrate a dedication to the job, good attitude, dependable, self starter, and a willingness to advance There will be a weld test during the interview.
See More Details >>Job Summary : Performs fabrication and assembly operations on Piping products with minimum supervision; set up, plan, layout, and operate fabrication equipment as required. Company Overview: Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions. Our employees, whom we call “Partners” are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee. Essential Duties: • Cuts, grooves, grinds, assembles, installs valves, threads pipe, performs layout, sets up equipment, positions, aligns, fits and tack-welds as required. Operates overhead crane and forklift as required. • Studies and interprets shop drawings to determine necessary work to be performed. Utilizes material provided to produce product with a minimum of waste and rework. • Maintains the work area in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Should support implementation of 6S. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the foreman. Meets and maintains quality and production standards for all work product. • Keeps the shop foreman and other key project personnel aware of all issues affecting production, schedule and cost. Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and performs operator based maintenance as required. Ensures proper recording of time spent on individual work orders is accurate. • Maintains proper use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Must be certified to operate lifts. 1-2 years of experience Mechanical Skills: Ability to use a variety of tools and must be able to read blueprints. Ability to operate Piping Standard Work Instructions (SWI) Oxy/Act Torch, Grooving, Threading, Cutting, Tack Welding, and Fitting is required. Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to see a problem, diagnose the source and fix the issue. TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled
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