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Overview

We are seeking an experienced structural pipe Fitter to support fit-up and assembly of structural pipe and pressure vessel components in accordance with AWS and ASME code requirements. This night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requires focus, consistency, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Measure, cut, and prepare materials to required specifications.
  • Perform precision fit-up for weld joints, including proper gap, bevel, and alignment.
  • Use tools such as grinders, torches, levels, and measuring devices.
  • Verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment prior to welding.
  • Collaborate with welders and Quality to ensure code-compliant results.
  • Identify and correct fit-up issues before welding begins.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in safe, working condition.
  • Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a pipe fitter or structural fitter in an industrial environment.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Understanding of fit-up tolerances, joint preparation, and alignment.
  • Experience working with pipe, plate, or structural steel components.
  • Ability to use measuring tools accurately (tape, level, square, etc.).
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability in a production environment.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Night shift (6 PM – 6 AM)
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 58% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $22–$32/hr middle band drawn from 59 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 88% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 122 different employers. 27 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 518 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). 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, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Flux-Core. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

See all pipefitter openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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