Pipe Fitter
Houston, TX | 77051 | 77045 | 77041
Pay: $27.00–$33.00/hr DOE
Earn 10% More on Night Shift!
✅ Day & Night Shifts Available
Apache Workforce is hiring experienced Pipe Fitters to join a growing industrial manufacturing team in Houston. If you have experience reading blueprints, fitting pipe, and working with carbon or stainless steel, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with competitive pay, weekly pay, and opportunities for advancement.
What You'll Do
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&ID (Pipe & Instrumentation) drawings
- Layout, assemble, install, and fit pipe systems according to specifications
- Cut, thread, bend, and prepare pipe using hand tools, power tools, torches, and pipe machines
- Assemble carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metal piping systems
- Install supports, hangers, and related pipe components
- Measure and verify dimensions for accurate fit-up
- Set up and operate MIG welding equipment for tack welding as needed
- Maintain material inventory and coordinate with warehouse personnel
- Perform material audits and ensure production materials are readily available
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S principles
- Follow OSHA regulations and all company safety procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
What We're Looking For
✔ 5+ years of Pipe Fitter experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
✔ Experience reading:
- Blueprints
- Isometric Drawings
- P&IDs (Pipe & Instrumentation Drawings)
✔ Strong knowledge of:
- Pipe schedules
- Carbon and stainless steel piping
- Pipe supports and hangers
- Measuring tools and layout
- Pipe cutting, threading, and bending equipment
✔ Experience using hand and power tools
✔ Basic MIG welding/tack welding experience
✔ Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to communicate and read work instructions in English
✔ Safety-first attitude with strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Pipe Fitter Certification or Technical Training
- Experience with automated pipe cutting and threading equipment
- Forklift and/or Overhead Crane Certification
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Industrial fabrication or heavy manufacturing background
