Demo

Bolt-up Fitter Helper

Koch
Baytown, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Your Job

The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an opening for a Bolt-Up Fitter Helper.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Bolt Up Fitter Helper include:

  • Assist with tighten and loosen bolts on flange connections per ISO drawings and work plan
  • Assist with installation/removal of blinds as needed for pressure testing purposes
  • Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required
  • Help with assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
  • Use impact wrenches, combination wrenches, and line up pins to install valves and piping spools

We expect all field employees to:

  • Actively participate in a strong safety culture
  • Recognize safety hazards and risks
  • Participate in onsite safety meetings
  • Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
  • Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
  • Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
  • High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a bolt-up fitter helper include:

  • Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including cold and hot weather
  • Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 pounds
  • Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day
  • Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis
  • Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
  • Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard
  • Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

The Experience You Will Bring

  • At least 1 year of experience as a helper, bolt-up fitter, or boilermaker

Other Job Requirements:

  • Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
  • Must be willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job
  • Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
  • Must be a safety role model

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment or manufacturing environment
  • 2 years of experience as a bolt-up fitter helper, pipefitter helper or general helper.
  • Able to communicate in English

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Salary.com Estimation for Bolt-up Fitter Helper in Baytown, TX
$70,823 to $95,402
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Bolt-up Fitter Helper.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Engineering Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $83,633 - $115,564
    • Income Estimation: $85,996 - $102,718
  • Material Handling Skill

    • Income Estimation: $34,484 - $42,581
    • Income Estimation: $35,703 - $44,109
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Koch

  • Koch Wichita, KS
  • Your Job Koch-Glitsch is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of materials and services that enable safe, reliable, and profitable execution of our p... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Koch Green, WI
  • Your Job As a Fleet Optimization Planner at KBX, you will optimize dedicated fleet operations by planning and managing driver and load assignments, maximiz... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Koch Wichita, KS
  • Your Job Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to work in our Information Technology (IT) Team at our Wichita, KS headqu... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Koch Green, WI
  • Your Job As a Logistics Account Agent, you will play a key role in ensuring freight moves efficiently and cost-effectively for our customers by building an... more
  • 5 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Bolt-up Fitter Helper jobs in the Baytown, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Optimized Process Designs LLC Baytown, TX
  • Your Job The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu , TX has an opening for a Bolt - Up Fitter Helper. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineer... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Precision NDT LLC Port Lavaca, TX
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Tighten and loosen bolts on flange connections and manways as pe... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!