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Overview

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Pipefitter Apprentice to assist experienced pipefitters in the installation, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems while learning the trade. This role requires a strong willingness to learn, follow instructions, and maintain a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Assist journeyman pipefitters with installation and maintenance of piping systems
  • Support layout, assembly, and alignment of piping components
  • Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and instructions under supervision
  • Perform basic measurements, material handling, and preparation tasks
  • Assist with cutting, threading, and fitting pipe under guidance
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow all safety procedures and company guidelines
  • Learn pipefitting skills through hands-on training

Requirements

  • No prior pipefitting experience required
  • Previous construction or mechanical experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license preferred
  • Must comply with applicable testing or screening requirements
  • Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills
  • Basic mechanical aptitude preferred
  • Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying indoor and outdoor environments

Benefits

  • None mentioned.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 85 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 317 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 186 different employers. 77 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,152 other active welding openings from 522 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.

Polk Mechanical Company currently has 2 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 Austin Industries (38), Zachry Group (29), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

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