Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Pipefitter

Pay: $35-$45/hr, with $1,050/week in per diem.

Location:

Traveling to Abernathy, Texas for 5 months. Orientation and home base after the project is in Tempe, AZ.

We are seeking skilled Pipe fitters and Installers for a retrofit project in a data center located out of state. The ideal candidates will possess expertise in handling copper pipe Pro Press systems and be knowledgeable about Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems.

Responsibilities:

• Install and retrofit piping systems in a data center environment.
• Utilize copper pipe Pro Press expertise to ensure quality installations.
• Work with copper and steel chilled water and condenser water piping.
• Understand and calculate fitting takeouts for screw and weld fittings.
• Read and interpret blueprints to guide installation processes.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols.
• Engage in physical tasks such as climbing ladders, lifting, pulling, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipe fitting.

Proficiency in copper pipe Pro Press and VRF systems.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Familiarity with reaming, deburring, brazing, and soldering.

Experience with 3-inch diameter or smaller mechanical drawings.

Capability to lift 50 pounds or more and operate lifts up to 15 feet in the air.

Experience in commercial plumbing is accepted.

No license is required, but experience with brazing and soldering is advantageous.

This is a 5-month project that offers significant overtime opportunities. Employees receive $150 per diem for 7 days a week, and all travel expenses, including drive time and flights, are covered. The work schedule includes 8 weeks of work followed by a week off to visit family (unpaid).

The role is based in a data center environment. The schedule is demanding, with 60-72 hours of work per week, from Monday to Sunday. Candidates must be ready to start by 8/24, with onboarding completed by 8/17, which includes drug testing and booking of travel arrangements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flagstaff, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 – $45.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.