What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Apprentice - ABC Training Program (4-Year Commitment) position at TDIndustries?
TDIndustries partners with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) to offer a comprehensive Piping Apprentice Program designed to launch long-term careers in the commercial and industrial construction trades. Beginning in May, apprentices will receive hands-on field training while also attending ABC's accredited piping curriculum over a structured four-year program.
This state-recognized apprenticeship combines real-world jobsite experience with classroom learning focused on pipefitting fundamentals, safety, blueprint reading, system installation, and industry best practices. Upon completion, apprentices progress toward becoming fully qualified pipefitters with strong career opportunities within TDIndustries.
Essential Duties
As a Piping Apprentice, you will:
- Assist with the installation, layout, and fabrication of piping systems
- Learn to interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and piping schematics
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, and assemble pipes and fittings
- Support installation of mechanical equipment, valves, supports, and hangers
- Practice safe use of hand tools, power tools, and specialty pipefitting equipment
- Work alongside experienced journeyman pipefitters and field supervisors
- Attend weekly ABC classes (typically in the evenings) as part of the training curriculum
- Progress through skill evaluations and training milestones each year
- Follow all TDIndustries safety protocols and quality standards
- Program begins in May
- Structured 4-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training and ABC schooling
- ABC curriculum covers pipefitting theory, system installation, math, code and safety requirements, blueprint reading, and mechanical fundamentals
- Full-time work with regular pay increases as benchmarks are met
- All hours count toward eligibility for journeyman certification
- Strong opportunities for career advancement within TDIndustries upon completion
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Interest in pipefitting, construction, mechanical systems, or hands-on work
- Commitment to completing the full 4-year apprenticeship
- Ability to work safely on active job sites and in various environments
- Reliable transportation to job sites and ABC classes
- Team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn
- Earn while you learn - competitive pay throughout the program
- Tuition assistance for all ABC training
- Clear long-term career pathways after completing the apprenticeship
- Supportive mentorship from seasoned TD pipefitters and leaders
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
- Be part of a company known for developing skilled trades professionals through safety, teamwork, and continuous learning
Grow Your Career with TDIndustries
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.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.