Pipe Fitter

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Afton, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Installs and maintains piping systems for construction, manufacturing, pipeline, and refining projects. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, planning layouts, shutting off fluid systems, cutting, bending, welding, threading, and soldering carbon and stainless steel piping, installing valves, and maintaining safe work areas. The role requires confined-space work, PPE compliance, attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to applicable building codes and safety regulations.
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Job Title: Pipe Fitter Journeyman
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department:  Loenbro - South                                       
Location: Afton, TX
Reports to:  Foreman / Superintendent
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary
We are seeking experienced, skilled pipe fitters to join our growing team. In this position you will be responsible for planning and installing all piping systems for our construction project/sites as assigned. You should have ample experience in welding, joining, and installing a variety of piping systems, as well as installing manual and electric safety valves.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Configure pipe systems blueprint and plan piping systems layouts.
  • Ensure all steam, water, chemicals, or other liquids are turned off before working on the piping system.
  • Precisely cut, bend, and weld metals such as carbon and stainless steel.
  • Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials from pipes as needed.
  • Install piping or tubing segments securely with welding or other equipment.
  • Thread, weld, solder piping together.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

  • Three years’ experience as a pipefitter or pipe-fitter apprenticeship preferred.
  • High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeship required.
  • Must meet all state license requirements.
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail.
  • Initiative-taking with the drive to learn and grow.
  • Must be able to work as a team and solve problems.

Preferred:

  • Accurate and precise attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations regarding piping systems.
  • OSHA 10

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

  • Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures.
  • Manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environment.
  • Fit and move in confined spaces including tanks and vessels.
  • Limited working surfaces.
  • Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors.
  • Exposure to areas with limited visibility.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you are ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

  • Living with Integrity
  • Exceeding Expectations
  • Acting with Urgency
  • Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Three years of experience as a pipefitter or completion of a pipefitter apprenticeship
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational school or trade apprenticeship
  • Meet all state license requirements
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative, learn, and grow
  • Ability to work as part of a team and solve problems
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations regarding piping systems
  • OSHA 10 certification

Loenbro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Loenbro and has not been reviewed or approved by Loenbro.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement Support: Retirement matching up to 4% with Safe Harbor vesting and eligibility after 90 days is highlighted as a meaningful benefit. Feedback suggests this feature stands out within an otherwise solid package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong & Reliable Incentives: Overtime and per diem availability are often cited as avenues to materially boost earnings. Feedback suggests these earning levers can make compensation attractive for skilled or field roles willing to work long hours.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: PTO accrual begins immediately and some roles note holiday pay. These time-off elements contribute to a benefits package that appears competitive on paper.

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The Company
1,621 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Loenbro provides comprehensive industrial and mission-critical services, including new construction, maintenance, fabrication, electrical, data-center, insulation, scaffolding, pipeline, heat-treatment, and inspection solutions. It delivers turnkey support for energy, manufacturing, mining, federal, and infrastructure projects across the U.S. Its capabilities also include critical electrical work, process piping, structural and civil services, steel fabrication, underground pipeline installation and maintenance, and soft-craft services such as painting and fireproofing.

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