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Overview

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Pipefitter Journeyman responsible for the installation, assembly, maintenance, and repair of piping systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Install, assemble, and maintain piping systems according to specifications and codes
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents
  • Measure, cut, thread, and fit pipe using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Perform pressure testing, inspections, and system adjustments
  • Troubleshoot piping issues and determine required repairs or modifications
  • Coordinate with supervisors, foremen, and other trades on job sites
  • Ensure work meets quality standards and project specifications
  • Support project schedules and meet production timelines
  • Assist with layout and planning of piping systems as needed

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 and OSHA 10 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
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in awkward positions
  • Manual dexterity to safely operate hand and power tools
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How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Grand Prairie, TX currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$39/hr across 8 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 34 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 18 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,366 other active welding openings from 671 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 13 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 Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). 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 Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Pipefitter Journeyman figures were last recalculated when this page was built.