Pipefitting Apprentice - Commercial Construction
TDIndustries
Houston, Texas
Company Overview:
Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.
Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.
Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.
At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.
Essential Duties:- Assist with the layout, assembly, and installation of commercial pipefitting systems.
- Support installation of piping systems for HVAC, hydronic, steam, gas, chilled water, and mechanical processes.
- Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and pipefitting equipment in a safe and productive manner.
- Cut, measure, prep, and handle piping materials under supervision.
- Assist with underground, rough-in, and above-grade piping installations.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow TDIndustries safety standards, PPE requirements, and task safety plans.
- Participate in required trade and safety training to build pipefitting knowledge and skills.
- Follow direction from journeymen, foremen, and supervisors while learning correct techniques and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support project needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Enrollment in or completion of craft/apprenticeship training preferred.
Experience
- 2–4 years of pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical construction experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic understanding of construction jobsite practices and safety requirements.
- Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
- Basic math skills (measurements, pipe lengths, material counts).
- Willingness to learn pipefitting systems, materials, and installation methods.
- Strong teamwork, dependability, and willingness to follow direction.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced commercial construction environment.