Tackers​/Pipe Fitter Helpers - Corpus Christi​/Ingleside, TX

Join a Gulf Coast industrial crew with steady work, competitive pay, and a team that rewards reliability. No certifications required — bring your work ethic and we'll put you to work.

Tarpon Specialty Services is hiring Tackers and Pipe Fitter Helpers for active industrial projects in the Walker / Baton Rouge, LA area. You'll work alongside experienced pipe fitters and welders supporting layout, fit-up, and installation of piping systems on major industrial jobsites. This is a great opportunity to build your craft career with a company that values safety, craftsmanship, and consistency.

• Assist pipe fitters with layout, fit-up, and assembly of piping components

• Perform basic tacking and prep work under supervision

• Cut, grind, clean, and stage materials as directed

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific procedures

• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment

• Prior experience as a Tacker or Pipe Fitter Helper preferred — entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude will be considered

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, grinders, and torches

• Safety-conscious, dependable, and ready to work

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Must pass a drug screen and background check

• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

• Full-time — 40+ hours per week with overtime available

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Per diem available for qualified travelers

Tarpon Specialty Services is a Gulf Coast-based skilled trades staffing firm supporting large-scale industrial, construction, and energy projects across Texas, Louisiana, and beyond. We connect motivated craft workers with Tier-1 contractors who demand quality and reliability. Our employees are our most valuable asset — we offer consistent work, competitive pay, and a team-first culture that rewards performance.

Tarpon Specialty Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.