Pipfitter Journeyman
29 days ago
Grand Prairie
Job Description Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high-performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings, our business is experiencing impressive growth. With growth comes great opportunities for those ambitious to accomplish great things. A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers. It’s no wonder our business and our team are growing. Job Description Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, and manufacturer's specifications as they relate to mechanical piping and equipment. Responsible for assembling and installing pipe systems, pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Installs pipe for steam, heating, cooling, industrial production and processing systems, modifications, replacement, and installations on a wide variety of mechanical systems and equipment. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervision. Essential Accountabilities: • 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., • Knowledge of installing piping systems in a commercial construction environment., • 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., • 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 Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position in a timely manner including: • Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds., • Ability to traverse uneven ground conditions while maintaining balance., • Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and working at heights., • Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking significant distances., • Working within extreme temperature and humidity ranges. Vacation • Paid Holidays, • Career Advancement & Training Opportunities, • Technician tool account, • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401K, • Life Insurance, • Disability InsuranceCompany DescriptionTriplePoint is a high-growth, private equity–backed platform in the mechanical and industrial construction space. With a strong pipeline of acquisitions and continued expansion, we are building the industry leader in integrated construction services. Our team thrives in a high-performance, fast-paced environment where accountability, precision, and execution excellence are non-negotiable.TriplePoint is a high-growth, private equity–backed platform in the mechanical and industrial construction space. With a strong pipeline of acquisitions and continued expansion, we are building the industry leader in integrated construction services. Our team thrives in a high-performance, fast-paced environment where accountability, precision, and execution excellence are non-negotiable.