Pipefitting Specialist

Polk Mechanical is a leading provider of specialty mechanical services, seeking a skilled Pipefitting Specialist to join our team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work on a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, utilizing your expertise in pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and ductwork.

About Polk Mechanical

We are a company that values partnerships and performance, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional results. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a prominent reputation within the Texas construction industry. With branches in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Central Texas, we offer a unique blend of local expertise and national reach.

This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assemble and install pipe systems, pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. You will also be responsible for selecting the right materials and tools for the job, as well as ensuring safe working practices and adhering to industry standards.

• Select the type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspect worksites to determine the presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plan the installation sequence to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Assemble and install various metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
• Join piping utilizing threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Using hand tools, secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes to indicate leaks.

To succeed in this role, you should have a valid Driver's License and a minimum of 4 years' experience in pipefitting, with proficiency in Mig, Tig, and stick welding methods. Additionally, you should possess a working knowledge of trade mathematics and communication, as well as problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

• Weld aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel, and be versatile in Mig, Tig, and stick welding methods
• Must have experience with pipefitting in the Mechanical and HVAC Industry.
• A valid Driver's License is required
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Familiar with cutting, bending, and welding tools and techniques.
• Possess a working knowledge of the system or systems being installed; interpret plans and specifications; and visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Journeyman should have completed an apprenticeship or have four years of training experience in the practical installation of related systems and the usage of tools and equipment required for installation.
• Ability to problem-solve
• Knowledge of trades mathematics
• Knowledge of trade communication

This role requires individuals who can perform tasks that involve lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, traversing uneven ground conditions, climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and working at heights. You must also be able to work in confined spaces and withstand extreme temperatures and humidity ranges.

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance. We also provide career advancement opportunities, training programs, and a technician tool account.