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Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Pipefitter Journeyman to join our growing team. This role involves the installation, modification, and repair of piping systems in commercial and industrial environments, including HVAC and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Select appropriate pipe types and sizes based on job specifications
  • Inspect worksites to identify obstructions and ensure structural integrity
  • Plan installation sequences to avoid conflicts with other trades
  • Assemble and install metal and non-metal piping systems, including carbon, brass, copper, lead, and stainless
  • Join piping using threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
  • Secure piping systems using clamps, brackets, and hangers
  • Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, and controls
  • Test piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and diagnostic tools
  • Perform welding as required for system installation

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in commercial pipefitting or HVAC/mechanical systems
  • Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent field experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
  • Skilled in cutting, bending, welding, and assembling piping systems
  • Strong understanding of piping codes and installation standards
  • Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from plans and specifications
  • Comfortable working within precise limits and standards of accuracy
  • Must have a valid driver's license & OSHA 10
  • OSHA-10 certification is required

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, pipefitter jobs across Texas currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$38/hr across 13 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Grand Prairie, TX

We're tracking 24 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 17 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,226 other active welding openings from 688 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Grand Prairie, or widen the search to Texas.

Polk Mechanical Company currently has 10 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Optimized Process Designs LLC (12). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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