Jul 30, 2026

Fabrication Shop Pipefitters | Northlake, TX | $38/hr + $100/Day Per Diem

Job Description

Pipefitters – $38/Hour + $100/Day Per Diem – Northlake, TX

$38.00/hr | $100/Day Per Diem | 60 Hours/Week (6x10s) | Long-Term Opportunity

RoadDog Jobs is seeking experienced Pipefitters for a long-term opportunity at a fabrication shop in Northlake, TX. Candidates should have experience fitting and assembling carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems from fabrication drawings in a shop environment.

This position is ideal for pipefitters who can accurately interpret drawings, perform quality fit-up, and work efficiently in a production fabrication setting.

Pay & Schedule

  • $38.00/hour
  • $100/day per diem, paid all 7 days for qualified travelers who work full scheduled hours
  • 60 hours/week
  • Monday through Saturday, 10-hour shifts
  • Long-term opportunity

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret piping fabrication drawings
  • Lay out, fit, and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
  • Assemble pre-fabricated pipe spools to print
  • Properly fit flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other piping components
  • Verify assemblies are plumb, level, square, and within tolerance
  • Maintain proper weld gaps and fit-up quality
  • Perform accurate measuring, layout, and pipe preparation
  • Work closely with welders to ensure proper assembly
  • Inspect completed fit-up before welding
  • Follow all company safety and quality standards

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of pipefitting experience
  • Experience fitting carbon steel piping required
  • Stainless steel experience preferred
  • Previous fabrication shop experience preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
  • Working knowledge of rolling offsets and swing joints required
  • Strong measuring, layout, and fabrication skills
  • Ability to use tape measures, levels, squares, and standard pipefitting tools
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime

Hands-On Fit Test
Candidates will complete a practical pipefitter test that includes:

  • Assemble 3 different pre-cut pipe spools from fabrication drawings
  • All pipe and fittings are pre-cut
  • Candidate is responsible for layout, fit-up, and assembly
  • Demonstrate proper flange orientation, alignment, and fit-up
  • Assemblies must be plumb, level, square, and within tolerance
  • 3-hour time limit
  • One cut-out/rework permitted if needed

Job Type: Long-term, full-time
Work Location: In person, fabrication shop – Northlake, TX

PAY

$38/hr

PER DIEM

$100/day per 7 days

HOURS

60/hrs a week